CN / AMTRAK-PASSENGER TRAIN EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING
Carbondale Fire Station #2, 401 N. Glenview Dr.,
Carbondale, IL 62901
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Overview
Training includes:
- Classroom instruction
- Complimentary lunch
Certificates upon successful completion will be emailed following the event
Attendee Level
- Hazmat Technician / Specialist
- First Responders (Fire, LEO's, EMS)
- Emergency Managers
- Emergency Communication Center Dispatchers
- Medical Examiners / Coroners
Event Focus
Featured topics:
- Scene Safety
- Passenger and Host railroad Relationship
- Emergency Notification and Initial Response Procedures
- Railroad Right or Way Safety
- Railcar Nomenclature
- Incident Management / Unified Command
- Locomotives
- Train Speeds
- Passenger Train Crew Identification
- Challenges of Extrication
- Pneumatic and Electrical Hazards
- Train Equipment Design
- Basic Knowledge / Introduction to Passenger Rail
- Incident Response Pre-Planning
Description
Classroom Sessions Only:
Learn about railroad operations, hazards, and safety rules. Rail hazmat safety and emergency response procedures
This training complies with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulation 49 CFR 239. A classroom emergency preparedness course for professionals who may
respond to an Amtrak emergency is available. The course instruction includes an equipment specific handbook and field guide that can be shared.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
Railroad Right of Way Safety
Passenger and Host Railroad Relationship
Emergency Contact Information
Railroad Nomenclature including how to identify:
Railroad Switches, Mileposts, Signals, Crossings, Special
Circumstances in Response to Passenger Train Incidents
Train Speeds
Passenger Train Crew Identification
Challenges of Extraction
Incident Command System for Railroad incidents
Trespassing on Railroad Property
Pneumatic and Electrical Hazards
Train Equipment Design
Incident Response Pre-Planning
Important Details
Required Safety Gear: NONE- No hands on activities for this course.
Be at the site by 08:30 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.
REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 30 PARTICIANTS FOR EACH SESSION.
Sponsors
- AMTRAK
- CN Railroad
Event Contacts
Greg "Spinner"
Vaughan
CN Southern Region Network Operations
Mobile 901-409-6237
Greg.vaughan@cn.ca
297 Rivergate Rd
Memphis TN 38109
Mobile 901-409-6237
Greg.vaughan@cn.ca
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