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September 27, 2022
Relevant hurricane/authoritative situational awareness resources for use by leaders in the fire/emergency services.
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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
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September 27, 2019
Defining the LEPC. Do you understand the functions of the local emergency planning committee?
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September 25, 2019
The partnership between the IAFC / NAPSG Foundation / Esri is in its third year of response to disasters.
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September 2019
Built upon the state's Emergency Conflagration Act, Oregon's mutual aid system continues to adapt to confront these emerging challenges.
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September 4, 2019
Search and Rescue Data Collector Tool allows first responders to capture real time their efforts and work in the field and transfer data to decision makers back in command centers.
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August 7, 2019
David Hawks, CAL FIRE Butte Unit Chief and Butte County Fire Chief, is being recognized for his courageous effort with the 2019 IAFC Ben Franklin Award for Valor.
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May 10, 2019
As we approach the start of the 2019 Hurricane season, there is a new tool to help responders request assistance – the National Mutual Aid System.
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April 9, 2019
IAFC tells Congress that the cost and intensity of climate-driven disasters is increasing.
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April 2, 2019
IAFC President Dan Eggleston today told a House of Representatives panel that an effective response to a pipeline/hazmat incident requires pipeline operators, local fire departments and other state and local officials to work together.
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December 14, 2018
If your department received this call, are your members and department trained, equipped and prepared to respond?
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March 13, 2024
Chief Charles Flynn, Immediate Past Chair of the IAFC Volunteer and Combination Officers Section, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, early this morning.
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March 11, 2024
On Friday the U.S. Senate passed legislation to fund federal wildland fire and hazmat programs through September 30. The House previously passed the Fiscal Year 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 4366) on March 6. The bill will now go to President Biden for signature.
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March 4, 2024
Presented annually at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) by the IAFC and Motorola Solutions, the award honors a firefighter(s) for their expert training, professional service and dedication to duty displayed in saving human life.
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