Hazardous Materials Resources

Government Relations

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Downloadable Tools and Other Resources

Safety On Scene: Explosive Cargo Trucks Response Considerations

IAFC Model Procedures for Responding to a Package with Suspicion of a Biological Threat (pdf)

Training Programs
Access these training programs and more on the Hazmat Fusion Center Training Packages webpage:

• Biodiesel: Response Considerations
• Carbon Monoxide Release: Training Package
• Chlorine Release: Training Package
• Responding to Ethanol Incidents

Ethanol Fixed Facilities Guide (pdf)

2009 Hazardous Materials Roundtable Report (pdf)
2007 Report (pdf)
2006 Report (pdf)
2005 Report (pdf, 1.2 mb)
Each supported by the U.S. Fire Administration

DOT safety alert: Responding to Incidents Involving Ethanol and Gasoline Fuel Mixtures (pdf)

IAFC letter to TSA on hazmat placards (pdf)

Websites & External Resources

• Chemtrec
• National Academies of Science Transportation Research Board
• NFPA 472: Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents
• U.S. DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration