Ammonia Emergency Response Training & Live-Release Drill
Training Event
Location
Lower Bucks Public Safety Training Center/Bristol Training Facility
2912 River Rd
Croydon, PA 19021
Overview
Training includes:
- Classroom instruction
- Live release ammonia drill
- Complimentary lunch
You only need to register for one session. Each session will present the same information and is intended to cover multiple fire department shifts.
Attendee Level
- Technician Level or Ammonia Specialist (Ammonia Drill – Entry)
- Operations Level (Ammonia Drill – Decon & Air Monitoring)
- Awareness Level (May observe the exercise from a safe distance and attend the lecture portion in the morning)
Event Focus
Featured Topics:
- Ammonia Processes
- Types of Ammonia Releases
- Ammonia Response Tactics
- Control/Containment
- ER Guide Cards
- Tarp & Cover
Description
Classroom Sessions:
- Ammonia Properties & Emergency Response:An overview of anhydrous ammonia, including its chemical and physical properties, placards, labels, containers, tank construction, and the hazards and potential outcomes associated with an anhydrous ammonia incident.
Field Exercises:
- Ammonia Drill: Live release ammonia drill for participants to practice and perform basic control and confinement operations, including tarp and cover. Decontamination and air monitoring will also be incorporated into the drill.
Important Details
Required PPE for Drill Participants (MUST BRING WITH YOU):
Note: All participants are required to bring their own PPE to the drill. Prince William County Fire Department and TRANSCAER will not be providing PPE for the drill.
- All Drill Participants: SCBA
- Operations Level Drill Participants: Turnout Gear or Level B, plus a material/cotton-type glove & chemical gloves. TRANSCAER will provide cotton gloves and chemical gloves onsite for the drill.
- Technician Level Drill Participants: Level A or Encapsulated Level B + plus a material/cotton-type glove & chemical gloves. You can utilize Level A suits that are expired or did not pass pressure test at this drill. LION MT94 suits are allowed
- No Level A training suits are allowed (these are the suits that are specifically marked training use only).
- All PPE will be subject to pre-evolution inspection to ensure the safety of all participants.
*Must be Technician Level to enter the live release area of the ammonia drill.
*Operations Level can participate in decontamination and air monitoring.
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 8:00 AM for registration. Class will begin promptly at 8:30AM.
Sponsors
- Tanner Industries, Inc.
- TRANSCAER
- Bucks County Community College
Contacts
3130 Fairview Park Drive
4th Floor
Falls Church VA 22042
efischer@chemtrec.com
