RR 101 for First Responders
2318 Atascocita Rd,
Building located behind main building at entrance, see signs as you enter,
Humble , TX 77396
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Overview
Training includes:
- Hands-on workshops and classroom instruction
Certificates upon successful completion will be emailed following the event
Attendee Level
- First Responders
- Police
- EMS
- EMA
Event Focus
Featured topics:
- Railroad Equipment
- Tank Car Markings
- Rail Shipping papers
- AskRail Mobile app
- Emergency Response process
- Railroad contacts
Description
Classroom Sessions: Response to railroad emergencies. What to do and not to do!!!
Train Consist Overview: Learn how to read a train consist and the critical information that it will provide emergency responders during a response to an incident on the railroad.
AskRail® Mobile App: Learn about the AskRail smartphone app - a safety tool giving first responders immediate access to accurate, timely data about what type of hazardous materials a railcar is carrying
Locomotive overview
Hands-On Field exercise
Field Exercise 1 : This training focuses on familiarization with various valves and fittings within housings on pressure and general service tank cars.
Field Exercise 2 (Tank Car Build/Design/Identification/Field Assessment): This training focuses on familiarization with the design and build of pressure and general service tank cars, how to identify the type of tank car, and how to conduct a field damage assessment.
Important Details
Required Safety Gear: Enter all required safety gear {e.g. Safety vest, hard hat, gloves, 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.
Registration will remain open until event is full.
Sponsors
- Union Pacific Railroad
Event Contacts
Cristofer
Burch
Union Pacific
Mobile 8328089733
CRISTOFER.BURCH@UP.COM
24125 ALDINE WESTFIELD RD
Spring TX 77373
Mobile 8328089733
CRISTOFER.BURCH@UP.COM
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