CN Railroad Flammable Liquids For First Responders
17650 South Ashland Ave.,
Homewood , IL 60430
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Overview
Training includes:
- Hands-on workshops and classroom instruction
- Complimentary lunch
Certificates upon successful completion will be emailed following the event
Attendee Level
- Hazmat technician/specialist
- First responders
- Basic/Introduction
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Event Focus
Featured topics:
- Flammable Liquids
- Hazmat
- Rail Safety
- Tank Car Anatomy
- Emergency Response
- Locomotive
- Fire Attach
- Foam Operations
Description
Classroom Sessions
Day 1:
Overview of Railway Operations
Paperwork- Consist/Waybills
Tank Car Markings
Tank Car Design
Site Safety
Flammable Liquids Properties and Considerations
Ethanol Based Flammable Liquids Properties 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
- Foam Operations during Flammable Liquids Rail Incidents
- Defensive car cooling and foam applications
Important Details
Required Safety Gear: Enter all required safety gear {e.g. Fire gear,/FR min. hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, long pants, and steel toe or composite toe boots}b(Bunker 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 {0800} 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. Max students 20
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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