Training Event Details
Course Name:
Responding to Incidents Involving Flammable Liquids Transported by Rail
Course Description:
The course is designed to assist local emergency responders to recognize the significant aspects of flammable liquid rail transportation emergencies and the difficulties involved in containing large quantities of the flammable liquids that may be released by an incident as well as mitigating fire incidents that may occur.
Participants will recognize the potential scope of incidents involving flammable liquids transported by rail and the need to identify other agencies and organizations for help in planning and responding to these types of emergencies.
The course meets the requirements of 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.120 (q) (8) and NFPA 472: Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, 2013 edition, supports the National Preparedness Goal of enhancing community core capabilities, and is fully compliant with the National Incident Management System.
Course Prerequisites:
None
Course Target Audience:
Rural Emergency Responders, Firefighters, LE, EMS, Emergency Management
Additional Information:
1) Students will need to provide their own PPE for the hands on portion of the course. Safety glasses and work gloves, as well as structural firefighting gear will be needed for this course.
2) This course is being taught by SERTC. Additional course information can be found at www.sertc.org
3) All travel and meal expenses are on your own.
Event Dates:
5/12/2018 through 5/12/2018
Event Time:
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day
Event Location/Address:
Grinnell Public Safety Building
1020 Spring St
County and District:
POWESHIEK - District: 1
Is Sponsored by HSEMD?
No
Is HSEMD Hosting Registration?
No
Registration Information:
https://www.regonline.com/PHMSA2018
find the Grinnell location, fill out all applicable fields and then submit.
Phone Number:
(641) 623-4357
