Railroad Day of Training: RR-101 & Responding to Railroad Emergencies
1 Charlie Gay Dr.,
Savannah, GA 31408
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Available Sessions:
- to EST
Overview
All day training includes:
- Operations level classroom Instruction
- Locomotive and Rail Car Hands-on Training
- Lunch Provided
- Hazmat Tech and IC/Officer classroom Instruction
- Hazmat Incident Scenario and Exercise
Attendee Level
Emergency responders who should attend include:
- Hazmat Technicians/Teams
- Fire and Police Department Leadership
- Emergency Management Leadership
- ICS decision makers
Event Focus
Featured topics:
- Hazmat
- Rail Safety
- Tank Car Anatomy
- Leak Mitigation & Capping Kits
- Analysis of a Hazmat Incident
- Emergency Response
- Air Monitoring
- Locomotives
Description
Norfolk Southern is an all-day course with our RR101 introductory training course in the morning and the new “Responding to Railroad Emergencies” in the afternoon focusing on the below topics and more:
- The D.E.C.I.D.E. Process
- 9 Stages of a Hazmat Emergency
- Chemical and Physical Properties
- Site Assessment & Safety
- Tank Car/Container Assessment
- Response Objectives & Tactics
- Develop & Execute the Plan
- Offensive Tactics
- Tank Car Capping Kits
- First Responder Mobile Apps
Important Details
Registration will remain open until class capacity is reached
- Turn-Out/Bunker Gear and SCBA (if you wish to participate in Exercise)
- Participants should bring sturdy leather work boots with a defined heel.
- No open-toe footwear permitted.
- Bring additional PPE as required by your employer.
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 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Depending on registration and training needs, the training schedule may be adjusted prior to event.
Sponsors
- Norfolk Southern Corporation
Event Contacts
David
Patten
Norfolk Southern Corporation
Mobile 4049852820
david.patten@nscorp.com
1120 W. Washington St.
Greenville SC 29601
Mobile 4049852820
david.patten@nscorp.com
David
Patten
Norfolk Southern Corporation
Mobile 4049852820
david.patten@nscorp.com
1120 W. Washington St.
Greenville SC 29601
Mobile 4049852820
david.patten@nscorp.com
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