Federal Grant Award Summary

The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) received a $1.6M Project Grant from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under the Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants program (CFDA 20.703), awarded October 1, 2025, with performance through September 30, 2026. Under this Supplemental Public Sector Training (SPST) grant, IAFF will develop and deliver train-the-trainer programs to certify hazardous materials response instructors who can subsequently train first responders and other personnel with statutory responsibility to respond to hazardous materials accidents and incidents. The program focuses on building instructor capacity across diverse states and tribal jurisdictions to expand access to hazmat response training nationwide.

This award supports IAFF's core mission of enhancing emergency responder preparedness and public safety by leveraging the organization's extensive network of over 332,000 professional firefighters and paramedics across the United States and Canada. The grant enables IAFF to identify training needs in underserved regions, develop curriculum, and conduct instructor certification programs that will multiply the reach and effectiveness of hazmat response training across the fire service and emergency response community. This award represents IAFF's sixth grant from PHMSA, reflecting the organization's established capability and track record in delivering specialized hazardous materials training initiatives.