CN Railroad Flammable Liquids For First Responders
17650 South Ashland Ave.,
Homewood , IL 60430
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Available Sessions:
- to
CDT
Overview
Training includes:
- DAY 1:
- Overview of Railway Operations
- Paperwork- Consist/Waybills
- Common Terms
- Tank Car Markings
- Tank Car Design and Terms
- Tank Car Evolution
- Site Safety
- Crude Oil – properties and considerations
- Ethanol – properties and considerations
- HHFT Flammable Liquids – Response Tactics and Considerations
- Equipment Overview
- DAY 2:
- Skill Stations
- Rail Car Anatomy
- Tank Car Valves and Fittings
- Foam production and Foam Nozzles
- Fire Trailer setup and Operation
- Live Fire Scenarios
- Car Cooling
- Precision Foam Application (Select-o-Matic nozzle systems)
Foam Blanketing (High X nozzle systems)
Defensive car cooling and foam applications
Attendee Level
- Hazmat technician/specialist
- First responders
- Anyone interested in learning more about this topic
- Basic/Introduction
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Event Focus
Featured topics:
- Flammable gases
- Hazmat
- Rail Safety
- Tank Car Anatomy
- Leak Mitigation & Capping Kits
- Emergency Response
Description
Classroom Sessions
Overview of Railway Operations
Paperwork- Consist/Waybills
Common Terms
Tank Car Markings
Tank Car Design and Terms
Tank Car Evolution
Site Safety
Crude Oil – properties and considerations
Ethanol – properties and considerations
HHFT Flammable Liquids – Response Tactics and Considerations
Hands On Training
Equipment Overview Skill Stations
- Rail Car Anatomy
- Tank Car Valves and Fittings
- Foam production and Foam Nozzles
- Fire Trailer setup and Operation
Live Fire Scenarios
- Car Cooling
- Precision Foam Application (Select-o-Matic nozzle systems)
- Foam Blanketing (High X nozzle systems)
- Defensive car cooling and foam applications
Important Details
Required Safety Gear: Enter all required safety gear {e.g. Safety vest, hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, long pants, and steel toe or composite toe boots}
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 {TIME} for registration. Depending on registration and training needs, the training schedule may be adjusted prior to event.
Registration will remain open until after the event. Walk-ins are welcome to register on-site at the training event, however we strongly encourage pre-registration.
Event Contacts
Ken
Collins
Canadian National
Mobile 901-846-0569
Kenneth.collins@cn.ca
1625 Depot Street
Stevens Point WI 54481
Mobile 901-846-0569
Kenneth.collins@cn.ca
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