Ethanol Safety Seminar - HotZone
Training Event
Location
The Woodlands Fire Department Emergency Training Center
16135 IH 45S
Conroe TX 77385
Sessions
- to CDT (Registration Closed)
Overview
This workshop will be held in conjunction with The Hot Zone Haz Mat Conference in Houston Texas. For conference information and registration go to www.hotzone.mobi
This workshop will cover all aspects of responding to ethanol and ethanol blended fuels. The day will start with traveling to The Woodlands Emergency Services Training Center. There the instructors will provide classroom instruction and live demonstrations on; Introduction to Ethanol, Ethanol and Ethanol Blended Fuels, Chemical and Physical Properties of Ethanol and Hydrocarbon Fuels, Transportation and Transfer, Storage Containers and Dispensing Locations, Firefighting Foam Principles, General Health and Safety Considerations, Storage and Preplanning, Recognition and differences between E-10 and E98 Fires, Application of AFFF on both E10 and E98 fires using approved methods, and Application of Next Generation Green Foam on both E10 and E98 fires using approved methods. John Frost, Glen Rudner, and The Woodlands HazMat Team
Attendee Level
- Hazmat technician/specialist
- Environmental Responders (Local, State, and Federal Partners)
Event Focus
Featured topics:
- Introduction to Ethanol
- Ethanol and Ethanol-Blended Fuels
- Chemical and Physical Characteristics of Ethanol and Hydrocarbon Fuels
- Transportation and Transfer
- Storage and Dispensing Locations
- Fire Fighting Foam Principles
- General Health and Safety Considerations
- Storage and Pre-planning Considerations
Description
Classroom Sessions - Course Objectives
Module 1: Introduction
Module 2: Upon the completion of this module, participants will be able to describe the use and growth of ethanol and ethanol-blended fuels in the United States.
Module 3: Upon the completion of this module, participants will be able to describe the chemical and physical differences between gasoline, ethanol and ethanol-blended fuels.
Module 4: Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to describe how ethanol-blended fuels are transported and transferred as well as where the most likely points for error in these actions will exist.
Module 5: Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to discuss common locations for storage and dispensing of ethanol-blended fuels and will provide a basic understanding of these storage/ dispensing sites.
Module 6: Upon the completion of this module, participants will be able to develop firefighting strategies and foam-use tactics for controlling and fighting fires associated with flammable liquid hazards of ethanol-blended fuels.
Module 7: Upon the completion of this module, participants will be able to determine the potential spill control methods, proper personal protective equipment (PPE), and detection and monitoring devices for responding to ethanol-blended fuel incidents.
Module 8: Upon the completion of this module, participants will be able to develop plans to fight or contain fires at tank farms and bulk storage facilities.
Field Exercises
Field Exercise 1 Title: Recognition and differences between E-10 and E98 Fires, Application of AFFF on both E10 and E98 fires using approved methods, and Application of Next Generation Green Foam on both E10 and E98 fires using approved methods.
Important Details
Required Safety Gear: Safety glasses, long pants, and steel toe or composite toe boots
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. Walk-ins are welcome to register on-site at the training event, however we strongly encourage pre-registration.
Sponsors
- Renewable Fuels Association (RFA)
