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Kittson County MN RR Training Event - POSTPONED – NEW DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED

Training Event

Location

101 Main Street
Karlstad MN 56732

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Sessions

  1. to CDT (Registration Closed)
  2. to CDT (Registration Closed)

Overview

Training includes:

  • Hands-on workshops and classroom instruction
  • Complimentary lunch
  • Certificates upon successful completion will be emailed following the event

Attendee Level

 

  • First responders

Event Focus

Featured topics:

  • Hazmat
  • Rail Safety
  • Tank Car Anatomy
  • Leak Mitigation & Capping Kits
  • Emergency Response
  • Locomotives

Description

Hands Sessions:

     This course will consist of 3, 1 hour rotating hands on skills stations. First responders will learn how to set up and operate a RR fire trailer. Students will also learn how to apply tank car capping kits in addition to learning about locomotive emergencies. 

 

 

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.

Sponsors

  • Canadian Pacific Railway (CP)

Contacts

Ed Dankbar
Canadian Pacific

1010 Shop Rd
St. Paul MN 55106

Phone  612-202-8497
ed_dankbar@cpr.ca