Emergency Response to Railroad Incidents - Basic
Independence Fire Department,
6305 Selig Blvd,
Independence, OH 44131
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Overview
Emergency Response to Railroad Incidents - Basic Course, Railroad 101 for First Responders
Attendee Level
- Hazmat technician/specialist
- First responders
- 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
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
- CSX Transportation
Event Contacts
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