CN-AMTRAK Passenger Train Emergency Response Training
412 Hwy 7,
Greenwood Fire Station #4,
Greenwood, MS 38930
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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
- Anyone interested in learning more about this topic
- EMS Providers
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Law Enforcement
- Emergency Management
Event Focus
Featured topics:
- ·Scene Safety
- ·Passenger and Host railroad Relationship
- ·Emergency Notification and Initial Response Procedures
- ·Railroad Right or Way Safety
- ·Railcar Nomenclature
Description
Classroom Sessions
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
Field Exercises
NO Field Exercise
Important Details
Required Safety Gear: No safety gear is needed, no hands on
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.
Depending on registration and training needs, the training schedule may be adjusted prior to event.
Registration will remain open until after the event. (MAX Students 30) per day Walk-ins are welcome to register on-site at the training event, however we strongly encourage pre-registration.
Sponsors
- CN Railroad
- AMTRAK
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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