Railroad and Maritime Emergency Response
Port of Albany,
106 Smith Blvd.,
Albany, NY 12202
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Available Sessions:
- to EDT
Overview
Training includes:
- Classroom instruction
- Certificates will be provided via email following completion of an electronic evaluation form
- Earn your TRANSCAER 40th Anniversary Challenge coin at the end of the session
Attendee Level
- Hazmat technician/specialist
- First responders
- Anyone interested in learning more about this topic
- Basic/Introduction
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Event Focus
Featured Topics:
- Railroad & Hazmat Safety
- Railroad Personnel / Officials
- Initial Response Procedures
- Shipping Papers / AskRail
- Critical responder safety reminders for port and vessel fires and emergencies
- Common and hazards encountered on vessels
- Initial response priorities and risk assessment during maritime incidents
- Overview of maritime emergency management roles and responsibilities
- Coordination challenges unique to shipboard and port environments
Description
Training Sessions:
- Session 1: Emergency Response to Railroad Incidents – Learn about railroad operations, hazards, and safety rules. Density Study Overview. Rail hazmat safety and emergency response procedures are reviewed. CSX / First Responder on-scene incident expectations.
- Session 2: This Maritime Emergency Response – Provides an overview of the unique hazards and safety considerations associated with vessel and port emergencies, including shipboard risks and specialized response coordination required in the maritime environment.
Important Details
Be at the site by 30 minutes prior to the course start time for registration.
You are strongly encouraged to pre-register for this event. If the session has not been closed due to a filled course, we can accommodate a small number of walk-ins at this training.
Sponsors
- CSX Transportation
- CPKC
- TRANSCAER
Event Contacts
Erica
Fischer
CHEMTREC/TRANSCAER
efischer@chemtrec.com
3130 Fairview Park Drive
4th Floor
Falls Church VA 22042
efischer@chemtrec.com
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