Forging a Safer Tomorrow: The 2025 Hazmat Roundtable

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IAFC Guide: Am I Protected?—Understanding CBRN Threats

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Batteries in Trailer Explode

Battalion Chief's Perspective on how a truck fire call turned into a large-scale incident

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Guidance & Best Practices Responding for Responding to Propane/Flammable Gas Incidents

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Hazmat Resources

Tools, guides and technologies to help you prepare for incident response. Access resources

Education Opportunities

Locate hazmat training in-person near you or online.

 
 
 

The Latest

Your One-Stop Resource for Hazmat Training & Tools

  • September 30, 2025
Discover the toolkit’s new features and add your own knowledge to strengthen the network.

ERG 2024 Updates and Hazmat Hot Topics

  • September 30, 2025
Strengthen your hazmat knowledge with five dynamic recorded sessions led by industry experts.

Enhancing Fire Safety and Energy Storage Oversight

  • September 15, 2025
NEMA and IAFC's Fire, Life & Safety Section working together

9/11 Reflections: A Legacy of Service and Sacrifice

  • September 11, 2025
Quotes and reflections, shared by first responders, preserve the personal truths of that day, ensuring we never forget the sacrifices made and the lessons learned.

Upcoming Events

Fire-Rescue International (FRI)

Fire-Rescue International 2026

August 12 - 14, 2026 | Kansas City, MO
FRI, the IAFC's annual conference and expo, provides senior-level leadership training for chiefs and officer development education for chief and company officers, new ways to connect with vendors and colleagues, and the latest solutions to today's toughest challenges.
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Propane Emergencies Training - Operations in Rio Rico, AZ

October 22 - 23, 2026 | Rio Rico, AZ
Participants gain the skills and confidence to recognize hazards, use gas detection meters, and apply appropriate mitigation strategies.
International Hazardous Materials Response Teams Conference

International Hazardous Materials Response Teams Conference 2027

June 3 - 6, 2027 | Baltimore, MD
The training offered at the Hazmat Conference provides immediate, practical and valuable information designed to ensure you successfully meet the demands of hazmat response in today's challenging environment.
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Fire-Rescue International (FRI)

Fire-Rescue International 2027

August 18 - 20, 2027 | Anaheim, CA
FRI, the IAFC's annual conference and expo, provides senior-level leadership training for chiefs and officer development education for chief and company officers, new ways to connect with vendors and colleagues, and the latest solutions to today's toughest challenges.
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Online Training

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Ethanol Emergency Response

Self paced | Online
Online course on ethanol fuels incident response including the use, characteristics, transportation modes, transfer operations, basics of foam, tactics and strategies, and environmental issues
Compressed hydrogen

Hydrogen Response Considerations

Self paced | Online
This 2-hour, 4-module online course focuses on basic education on hydrogen fuels.

Mission: Enhance hazmat responder safety and improve decision-making for responding to hazmat incidents.

Resources

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Hazardous Materials Safety, Training and Capability Gap Analysis and Needs Assessment Report

This report presents the results of a nationwide gap analysis/needs assessment conducted by the IAFC with support from DOT PHMSA.
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From Overwhelmed to In Control: Incident Management Strategies for Hazmat Response

A recorded session on how to implement incident management strategies and work with an IMT.
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When Hazmat Happens: Communicating Clearly During Dangerous Events

A recorded session on the importance of clear and quick communication with the public.