The IAFC Hazardous Materials Committee serves as the IAFC's subject matter expert regarding hazardous materials and dangerous goods. In that capacity, the committee:
- Monitors and identifies trends in the fire and emergency response community and industry with regard to emergency response to hazardous materials incidents both nationally and internationally.
- Monitors and provides recommendations with regard to development of new equipment and associated training and tactics.
- Develops lessons learned from major incidents.
- Advises the IAFC Board of Directors on policy issues relating to hazardous materials response.
- Works closely with Congress and federal agencies to ensure that federal law, regulations, and policies are written and implemented to meet the needs of the fire and emergency service and the communities they protect.