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Railroad and Fire 101

Training Event

Location

2125 Monroe Street
Stevens Point WI 54481

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Sessions

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Attendee Level

All levels

Event Focus

Teaching responders how to work around railroads and remain safe around equipment found on the rail.

Description

Training is conducted by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WIDNR) fire fighters from across the state. Attendees will learn about locomotives and other railroad equipment as well as safety around the rail lines in the event of an emergency. They will also learn how to integrate into the incident command system/unified command (ICS/UC) with local authorities and responding representatives from the railroad. We will also set up fire equipment that is commonly found with the railroads.

Important Details

Class will be held at the gray RMO building.

Sponsors

  • Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Contacts

Ken Collins
Canadian National

1625 Depot Street
Stevens Point WI 54481

Phone  715-210-0416
Mobile  901-846-0569
Kenneth.collins@cn.ca