Logout
JOIN
Login
Menu
About
Join Now
Board of Directors
Position Statements
Committees
Communications
Constitution, Bylaws & Resolutions
Elections
Emergency Management
Hazardous Materials
Human Relations
Tech Council
Terrorism and Homeland Security
Training and Education Development
Urban Search & Rescue
Wildland Fire Policy
Divisions
Sections
Company Officers
About COS
COS Election
COS Resources
Coaching Program
Emergency Vehicle Management
EVMS Elections
EMS
About EMS Section
EMS Election
Latest Updates
EMS Resources
Recommended Reading
FRM Conference
Heart Safe Community Awards
James O. Page Award
Executive Fire Officers
About EFO
EFO Election
Executive Fire Officer Program (EFOP)
EFO Symposium & Awards
Federal & Military Fire Services
Fire & Life Safety
About FLSS
FLSS Election
Latest Updates
FLSS Resources
FLSS Awards
Low Frequency Alarm Committee
Industrial Fire & Safety
IFSS Election
IFSS Updates
Metro Chiefs
Safety, Health & Survival
About SHSS
Meet the SHSS Board
SHSS Election
SHSS Resources
SHSS Awards
Volunteer & Combination Officers
Bugle Partners
Partner
Bugle Program
Advertise
Exhibit
Sponsor
Awards
Careers at IAFC
Career Center
International Fire Service Research Center and Policy Institute
Learn & Develop
Chiefs
Chief Officers
Company Officers
Conferences
FSEDI
Officer Development Program
Officer Development Program Leadership Development Certification Series
iDELP
International Fellowship Program
IFP Frequently Asked Questions
Online Learning
IAFC Academy
Podcasts
IAFC tv
Webinar Library
Topics & Tools
Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant & Substance Abuse Program
Communications
Technology Council
IAFC Frequency Coordination
UAS Toolkit
Department Administration
EMS
Fire Prevention
GIS
Lithium-Ion and Energy Storage Systems
Hazmat
Large-Scale Response
Leadership
Personnel
LMA
About LMA
Our Facilitators
LMA Conference
Services & Products
Safety & Health
Wellness/Fitness Task Force
Wellness/Fitness Program Summary
Candidate Physical Ability Test
Volunteer
IAFC Recruiting App
Wildland
Suppression
Suppression News
Fire Adapted
Fire Adapted News
Resilient Landscapes
Wildland Landscapes News
Wildland Policy
Wildland Policy News
News Details
Position Details
Wildland Events
Wildland Resource
Wildland News
All Resources
Buyer's Guide
Consulting Services
Grant Funding
Legislative Issues
Affordable Care Act
Communications
EMS
Federal Taxation
Fire Prevention
Hazardous Materials
Homeland Security
Volunteer and Combination
Wildland Fire
National Mutual Aid System
NMAS FAQs
Contact NMAS
Research
RESCUES
Hurricane Preparation/Response
Conferences & Events
Chief's Edge
Community Risk Reduction
Fire-Rescue International
Fire-Rescue Med
Hazmat Conference
Symposium in the Sun
Technology Summit International
WUI Conference
Calendar
Upcoming Events
Membership
Join Now
Life Membership
Renew
Update Profile
Member Benefits
Get Involved
KnowledgeNet
IAFC Store
Bugle Brief
Daily Dispatch
iCHIEFS
Contact Us
Home
/
Topics & Tools
/
Hazmat
/
Hazmat News
Hazmat News
Firefighter Families Visit Washington DC to Advocate for PSOB Benefits
July 8, 2024
Ask Congress to Pass the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act (H.R. 1719/S. 930)
read more
Come participate in the conversation about Fire Service Hazards and Building and Fire Code Prevention Measures related to Lithium-ion Batteries and Energy Storage Systems!
July 15, 2024
Join the IAFC and FLSS session on lithium-Ion Batteries during FRI.
read more
Firefighter Families Visit Washington DC to Advocate for PSOB Benefits
July 8, 2024
Ask Congress to Pass the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act (H.R. 1719/S. 930)
read more
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Adopts Final Rule to Amend Real-Time Train Consist Information Requirements
July 2, 2024
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a final rule altering the Hazardous Materials Regulations found in 49 C.F.R. §§171—180
read more
New Standards Development Activity on Battery Safety
May 24, 2024
NFPA is seeking comments regarding New Standards Development Activity on Battery Safety
read more
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Critical Fire Safety Legislation
May 15, 2024
The Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act has passed its first hurdle. This important safety bill and its companion legislation will now face a Senate vote.
read more
Message from IAFC President John Butler re: OSHA Draft Emergency Response Standard
May 2, 2024
Message from IAFC President John Butler re: OSHA Draft Emergency Response Standard
read more
Fire Chief John S. Butler Testifies on the Fire Hazards of Lithium-Ion Batteries, Calls for Immediate Action
February 15, 2024
IAFC President Testifies on the Fire Hazards of Lithium-Ion Batteries, Calls for Immediate Action
read more
Important NIST Findings on Firefighter Gear: Understanding the Risks of PFAS
January 17, 2024
Are firefighters at risk of increased exposure to cancer-causing chemicals in their protective clothing?
read more
Department of Labor seeks to expand, establish protections for today’s emergency response workers
December 22, 2023
Proposal to update standard and expand safety & health protections for emergency responders.
read more
Training: Batteries in the Fire Service, Tall Mass-Timber Buildings & Fire Department Concerns, and Codes that Safeguard Construction
July 27, 2023
Training on operational response and code requirements for batteries in buildings and energy storage systems
read more
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Next
IAFC News
Welcome and congratulations to incoming our three incoming executive committee leaders
August 16, 2024
Three of IAFC's incoming executive committee leaders were administered their oath of office
read more
Oregon firefighter honored with 2024 Ben Franklin Award for Valor
August 15, 2024
Engineer Manny Sharp (center) of the Medford (Oregon) Fire Department was announced the winner of the 2024 Ben Franklin Award for Valor at the IAFC’s Fire-Rescue International conference in Dallas.
read more
Pierce and IAFC Celebrate Leadership with 2024 Fire Chief of the Year Awards
August 14, 2023
IAFC Fire Chief of the Year 2024” honorees at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) in Dallas, TX
read more
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Next
ALL IAFC NEWS
Related
Responding to Propane / Flammable Gas Incidents Bulletin
This resource is to help the fire service respond to flammable gas leaks in structures in a safe, efficient, and coordinated manner
Current Practices: Electric Vehicle and Energy Storage Systems
This resource provides lessons learned and suggested next steps as EVs, charging stations, and ESS become more prevalent across the US
Take Charge of Battery Safety
FSRI's lithium-ion battery safety campaign includes key resources to help firefighters respond to li-ion battery fires.
Considerations for Fire Service Response to Residential Battery Energy Storage System Incidents
New data on how lithium fires ignite and spread and urges support for further research toward limiting these fires
Hazmat Teams and Training Toolkit
The Hazmat Teams and Training Toolkit is designed to support preparedness and response.
MORE HAZMAT EVENTS
You are not logged in.