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Emergency Response to Railroad Incidents - Basic

Training Event

Location

Defiance Fire Department
702 W 3rd Street
Defiance OH 43512

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Sessions

  1. to EDT

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  2. to EDT

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  3. to EDT

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Overview

Emergency Response to Railroad Incidents - Basic Course, Railroad 101 for First Responders

Attendee Level

  • Hazmat technician/specialist
  • First responders of any discipline - Fire / EMS / Law Enforcement
  • Anyone interested in learning more about this topic
  • Basic/Introduction

Event Focus

Featured topics:

  • Hazmat
  • Rail Safety
  • Tank Car Anatomy
  • Emergency Response
  • Locomotives

Description

The training will cover the following:

  • Safety while operating on or near the railroad
  • Initial response procedures for first responders
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Introduction to Tank Cars
  • Other Equipment found of the railroad (Locomotives, Freight Cars)

 

Important Details

No PPE Required, this is a classroom delivery only.

Depending on registration and training needs, the training schedule may be adjusted prior to event.

 

Sponsors

  • CSX Transportation

Contacts

Joseph L. Taylor
CSX Transportation

2973 West Pittsburgh Road
New Castle PA 16101

Phone  412-928-4730
Mobile  757-710-4650
joe_taylor@csx.com