Hazardous Materials Hotline©
March 5, 2026
Grant News
Here is a list of some federal grants that may be available to assist communities in preparing for emergencies: Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning, Supplemental Public Safety Training, Homeland Security Grant Program, NIEHS Worker Training Cooperative Agreements, Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program, and a list of communications grants.
Discussion: Team leaders, emergency planners, department heads, and community leaders should become familiar with alternative funding sources and work closely with elected officials to ensure adequate funding to support community safety and resilience.
IAB Podcast Released
The InterAgency Board has stuck its toe into the podcast world with the release of its first podcast series. Episodes will drop every 2 to 3 weeks and will cover a wide variety of topics across the emergency response, planning, and preparedness spectrum. You can access the podcast through the major podcast sites here.
Discussion: Podcasts such as The IAB Podcast provide topic specific information in small chunks designed to provide information and just-in-time training to assist responders and emergency services professionals with knowledge to improve their performance.
NFPA Exploring EV Tactics Standard
The National Fire Protection Association is seeking comment regarding a request to develop a standard for electric vehicle strategies and tactics.
Discussion: Strategic and tactical options regarding electric vehicles continues to fluctuate, with no real consensus on what practices should be followed. This proposal may provide standardized guidance for emergency responder and responders should consider providing comment in this endeavor.
Incident Reports and Findings
The CSB has released reports on an explosion and release at an ethylene oxide facility in LA and a hydrogen sulfide release; the NFFF has released a video on the distribution center fire in Plainfield; CISA has released a report on a cyber attack on utilities in Poland, and CMINE has released an article describing PPE needs for biotoxin response.
Discussion: Continuing education and awareness are critical to maintaining competency and relevancy in the trade. Responders and support personnel should avail themselves of opportunities for professional growth and development.
CHEMTREC Fellow Program
CHEMTREC is seeking applicants for its fellows program. The 12-month program provides CHEMTREC with the perspective of the response community to help guide CEHMTREC.
Discussion: This is an opportunity to help guide CHEMTREC and provide responder perspective on a national level.
Chemical of the Week
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About the Author:
Dave Donohue is a hazardous materials course developer, educator, and trainer with experience at the local, regional and national level. He is also a Master Exercise Practitioner, firefighter, and emergency manager.
