2007 HazMat Roundtable Report
Hazardous materials mitigation and control have been in the forefront of public safety planning since September 11, 2001. The need for national standards and practices, along with a proactive response, has never been stronger. On October 10 and 11, 2007, the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ (IAFC) Hazardous Materials Committee convened a Hazardous Materials Roundtable with 30 of the nation’s leading authorities on hazardous materials response. The purpose was to review the current state of the hazardous materials response community and recommend future strategies.
The following report establishes the direction for action and discussion by the hazardous materials community.
2007 HazMat Roundtable ReportLast Reviewed: July 23, 2008
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