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Register Today for IAFC Propane-Response Education Classes!
February 3, 2025
Enroll in our new Propane Emergencies Training for Responders!
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Fire Department Response to Electric Vehicle Fires
October 27, 2021
This one-page bulletin is intended to guide our pre-response, response and post-event responses to electrical vehicle fires.
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White House and EPA Release Three Year Strategy for PFAS
October 25, 2021
PFAS are often dubbed “forever chemicals” because some of the chemicals linger for decades in people’s bodies and seemingly forever in the environment.
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CSB Releases New Safety Video on Aghorn Operating Investigation Entitled "Silent Killer: Hydrogen Sulfide Release in Odessa, Texas"
July 29, 2021
The CSB also made two recommendations to federal and state regulators, OSHA and the Railroad Commission of Texas, addressing the requirements for protecting workers from hazardous air contaminants and from hazardous energy.
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CSB U.S. Chemical Safety Board
June 24, 2021
Tracking, monitoring, investigating the causes of, and preventing accidental chemical releases remains a top priority for the CSB
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FCC Refers Carriers to Enforcement for Failing to Meet Key 911 Location Accuracy Deadline
April 13, 2021
Vertical location is critical to helping first responders quickly locate 911 wireless callers, particularly in buildings taller than three stories.
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Webinar: Lessons Learned from Fukushima
April 12, 2021
This presentation will share experiences and lessons that will greatly benefit decision makers and responders who have to prepare for wide area environmental remediation to respond to and recover from radiological contamination events.
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NHTSA Encourages First Responders to Review its Guidelines for Incidents Involving Electric of Hybrid Vehicles Following NTSB Study on Risks Posed by These Vehicles
February 22, 2021
Guidance for responders when responding to incidents including electric vehicles.
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Congress Passes Three Year Reauthorization of PHMSA
February 4, 2021
The PIPES Act reauthorizes the PHMSA through FY 2023 and contains a number of provisions that improve pipeline safety.
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Keep Your Community Safe
August 28, 2020
The goal of this survey is to identify the strengths of fire departments that can be helpful to other LEPCs.
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USDOT Announces Updated Hazmat Emergency Guidebook
August 6, 2020
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced the publication of the 2020 edition of its Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG).
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The Washington Update - March 2025 - April 4, 2025
April 4, 2025
What's going on in Washington
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Recap WUI with IAFC President, Chief Josh Waldo
April 2, 2025
Thank you to our speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, and attendees for making this year's conference a success.
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Submit Your Nomination for the 2025 IAFC Ben Franklin Award for Valor
April 2, 2025
The IAFC is accepting nominations for the 2025 Ben Franklin Award for Valor now through May 9, 2025.
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