What is PFAS and How Does it Affect the Fire & Emergency Service? Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is a collection of manufactured chemicals that include PFOA, PFOS, Gen X, and many other chemicals. The larger body of chemicals are referred ... read more

The Hazardous Materials Fusion Center is a training and information portal for hazmat teams; first responders; federal, state, and local agencies; and the private sector. Hazmat Fusion Center tools increase first responders’ knowledge and capabilities, in turn improving the mitigation ... read more

The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), based in Atlanta, Georgia, is a federal public health agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. ATSDR protects communities from harmful health effects related to exposure to natural ... read more