Hazardous Materials First Responder Training for Firefighters
Official title: IAFF Hazmat Training (HWWT)
Funded at International Association Fire Fighters · NIH-11382120 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program to train firefighters and related responders in hazardous materials safety and emergency response to protect health and safety.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | International Association Fire Fighters NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project start | September 16, 1992 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $836,011 |
| NIH project number | 5U45ES006167-35 |
| Project ID | NIH-11382120 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are active first responders and public safety personnel who may encounter hazardous materials in their work.
✕Less likely to help
Non-responders or personnel not involved in hazmat scenarios may not benefit directly.
What this research studies
This grant funds the IAFF to run updated HazMat and confined-space training for first responders, focusing on firefighter health and safety. The program delivers regular training classes, tracks outcomes, and aims to meet national training standards. It targets firefighters, EMS, disaster relief workers, public health personnel, and law enforcement to improve readiness during hazmat incidents.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, firefighters and related responders will be better prepared to handle hazardous materials incidents, reducing injuries and fatalities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous hazmat training programs have shown improved safety practices and incident handling among responders.
Where this research is happening
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International Association Fire Fighters
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Smith, Joshua — International Association Fire Fighters
- Study coordinator: Smith, Joshua
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.