Hazmat News

Ensuring Safety in the Age of Lithium-Ion Batteries

November 5, 2024

Resources to assist fire departments during Lithium-Ion and Energy Storage Systems response read more

National Emergency Declaration: What Fire Chiefs Need to Know

March 14, 2020

President Trump on March 13 declared a national emergency over the coronavirus pandemic, invoking the Stafford Act. read more
IAFC Launches Coronavirus Task Force

March 13, 2020

The Task Force will be monitoring COVID-19 and developing recommendations for ways that fire departments can protect their members while continuing to serve their communities. read more
LEPC 101: Las Vegas Prepares for Earthquake Response

March 2, 2020

The members of the North Las Vegas Fire industrial and first responder communities participated in an earthquake tabletop exercise. read more
LEPC 101: What is an LEPC and Why is it Important

January 24, 2020

This program is designed to create community training in preparing for over the road, rail and pipeline Hazardous Materials and other emergency incidents, especially in rural areas. read more
Congress Passes PFAS Legislation

December 19, 2019

There is a concern that firefighters’ exposure to PFAS may lead to cancer and problems with the thyroid and immune systems. read more
U.S. DOT Proposes Major Rule for the Safe Transportation of LNG by Rail Tank Car

October 23, 2019

Currently, LNG may only be transported via rail in a portable tank with an approval from FRA. However, the HMR does authorize the DOT 113 specification tank car for other flammable cryogenic liquids read more
Phase Two of the IAFC Community Safety Grant Launched

September 27, 2019

Defining the LEPC. Do you understand the functions of the local emergency planning committee? read more
Chief Rader: Change Begins With Leaders

August 27, 2019

Chief Jan Rader walks through ground zero of the opioid epidemic in her state by exploring how the community and first responders are making a difference - especially through community partnerships. read more
T-Band Voter Voice Campaign Launched

July 24, 2019

The IAFC has launched a Voter Voice campaign to support preserving public safety’s access to the T-Band. read more
Final Rule from PHMSA and FRA seeks to make preparedness and mitigation easier

July 16, 2019

New rule regarding High Hazard Flammable Trains (HHFTs) went into effect earlier this year (April 1). read more