Rail Incidents: Preparedness and Response for Emergency Managers
Union Pacific Railroad - Denver North Yard,
901 W 48th Ave.,
Denver, CO 80221
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Available Sessions:
- to MST
Overview
Directions: Denver North Yard GPS (39.8028258, -105.0033586) West entrance will be turning east onto Cargill Dr. off Pecos St, then heading north in between Pecos St and a fenced in lot where you will cross over two tracks then be at the Site.
Using NIMS/ICS guidelines, the Rail Incidents: Preparedness and Response for Emergency Managers course prepares participants to lead and manage hazardous material incidents and flammable/combustible liquids incidents involving transportation using NIMS/ICS and NRF guidelines and structures.
Prior to enrollment, participants should be trained to the Hazardous Materials Awareness level as certified by their Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and have completed NIMS/ICS300. Certificates do not need to be submitted.
This training course is funded through the PHMSA ALERT Grant.
Attendee Level
- Hazmat Awareness
- Emergency Managers
Event Focus
Featured topics:
- Railroad Safety
- Case Studies – Rail Incidents
- Railroad Response Overview
- Incident Command During Railroad Incidents
- Hazmat Transportation Training and Resources Available to Responders & Communities
- Tank Car and Safety Train Overview/Tour
Description
Course Objectives:
- Identify the required forms and emergency operations center considerations for a rail incident under Incident Command System (ICS) through real-world case studies and instructor-led discussion.
- Identify and describe the duties of personnel under the branches of ICS.
- Describe the types of containers used to transport hazardous materials in all modes of transportation including highway, rail, and intermodal.
- Summarize the resources available if a local jurisdiction is overwhelmed by a surface transportation incident; and
- Discuss the effective application of NIMS/ICS principles during a railroad incident response.
Field Exercises
- Tank Car and Safety Train Overview/Tour
Important Details
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Closed-toe footwear, gloves, and long pants are required. Safety vests will be provided onsite.
Please advise the instructor(s) of any pre-existing medical condition(s) that may preclude you from participating in any field exercise. Stay hydrated and alert.
Be at the site by 12:45 PM for registration. Class will begin promptly at 1:00 PM.
Depending on registration and training needs, the training schedule may be adjusted prior to event.
Note: There will need to be a minimum of 20 registered attendees for the emergency management session to be held.
Sponsors
- Union Pacific Railroad
- TRANSCAER
- Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Event Contacts
Erica
Fischer
CHEMTREC/TRANSCAER
efischer@chemtrec.com
3130 Fairview Park Drive
4th Floor
Falls Church VA 22042
efischer@chemtrec.com
Chip
Heard, REM
Union Pacific Railroad
Mobile 870-635-7907
caheard@up.com
1000 West Fourth St
North Little Rock AR 72114
Mobile 870-635-7907
caheard@up.com
Jesse
Duplechin
Union Pacific Railroad
jesse.duplechin@up.com
2004 14th Ave
Council Bluffs IA 51501
jesse.duplechin@up.com
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