Hazmat News

IAFC Board Cancels Fire-Rescue International 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona

June 16, 2020

Virtual Format will be Announced July 7. read more

Lame Duck or Productive Duck?

November 4, 2014

As 2014 starts winding down and winter is fast approaching, Congress is increasing its workload. Immediately after the mid-term elections, ... read more
Company Officer Leadership - Applied Research and Hazmat Issues

May 19, 2016

Applied research is a form of systematic inquiry involving the practical application of science; it refers to the scientific study and research that seeks to solve practical problems. Those of us that are enrolled in or have graduated from the ... read more
A Potential Game Changer for the Next Call

May 19, 2016

The pipeline incident may have happened more than six years ago, but it’s a vivid memory that hasn’t faded for ... read more
How Research Changes Response

May 5, 2016

Let’s go back to the early 1980s: the fire service was just starting to respond to a new emergency response, ... read more
Company Officer Leadership: Applied Research and Hazmat Issues

May 19, 2016

Applied research is a form of systematic inquiry involving the practical application of science; it refers to the scientific study ... read more
Planning for a Chemical Emergency

February 15, 2016

In December 1984, a gas that’s used in the production of insecticide was accidentally and unknowingly released upon the public. ... read more
IAFC Foundation and Emergent BioSolutions Partner to Support Hazmat Training for First Responders

February 12, 2016

Fairfax, Va. - The International Association of Fire Chiefs Foundation (IAFCF) has received a $10,000 grant from Emergent BioSolutions to ... read more
IAFC to Develop Rail Safety Program Thanks to ALERT Grant

October 7, 2015

Fairfax, Va. - With support from a new $2.6 million federal grant, the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) will ... read more
New Rules for High-Hazard Flammable Trains

August 17, 2015

On May 1, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued final rulemaking that addresses the ongoing hazards and risks associated ... read more
Preplanning for All Hazards

June 30, 2015

NFPA 1620, Standard for Pre-Incident Planning, sets guidelines to develop preplans for specific locations. As written, nothing limits 1620 to ... read more

IAFC News

Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant & Substance Abuse Program

December 3, 2020

Resources that provide support and information to responders responding to influence substance abuse cases positively. read more
I Picked A Bad Week to Stop

December 2020

My Initial COVID-19 Response and the Lessons I Learned read more
The 21st Century Fire and Emergency Services

December 2020

As we move farther into the 21st century, the speed of change will continue to accelerate. read more