Large-Scale Response News

COVID-19 and Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton

JUNE 2020

History is often the best of teachers. read more

Continuing Education: The Lifeblood of the Hazmat Responder

November 2019

Hazmat Responders Need to be Informed and Prepared. read more
Mitigation Moment: Roadside Fuels Reduction Projects in Helena, MT

October 2019

Roadside fuels reduction was a priority for Helena departments when identifying mitigation projects due to the potential impact with evacuations for both residential and seasonal populations as well as considering firefighter safety. read more
U.S. DOT Proposes Major Rule for the Safe Transportation of LNG by Rail Tank Car

October 23, 2019

Currently, LNG may only be transported via rail in a portable tank with an approval from FRA. However, the HMR does authorize the DOT 113 specification tank car for other flammable cryogenic liquids read more
Phase Two of the IAFC Community Safety Grant Launched

September 27, 2019

Defining the LEPC. Do you understand the functions of the local emergency planning committee? read more
The IAFC SAR Data Collection Tool and the Response Hurricane Dorian

September 25, 2019

The partnership between the IAFC / NAPSG Foundation / Esri is in its third year of response to disasters. read more
The Oregon Mutual Aid System: Learning to Adapt and Confront Emerging Challenges

September 2019

Built upon the state's Emergency Conflagration Act, Oregon's mutual aid system continues to adapt to confront these emerging challenges. read more
IAFC Again Supports Hurricane Response

September 4, 2019

Search and Rescue Data Collector Tool allows first responders to capture real time their efforts and work in the field and transfer data to decision makers back in command centers. read more
California Fire Chief David Hawks Honored For Rescue Mission

August 7, 2019

David Hawks, CAL FIRE Butte Unit Chief and Butte County Fire Chief, is being recognized for his courageous effort with the 2019 IAFC Ben Franklin Award for Valor. read more
Are You Prepared for the Live August 7 Test of the Emergency Alert System?

July 5, 2019

At 2:20 PM ET on August 7, 2019, FEMA will conduct a live test of the Emergency Alert System. read more
NMAS: The New Mutual Aid

May 10, 2019

As we approach the start of the 2019 Hurricane season, there is a new tool to help responders request assistance – the National Mutual Aid System. read more