Overview
Training includes:
- Classroom instruction and live release ammonia drill
- Certificates upon successful completion will be emailed following the event
- 40th Anniversary TRANSCAER Challenge Coin at the completion of the training session.
Attendee Level
- Technician Level or Ammonia Specialist (Ammonia Drill – Entry)
- Operations Level (Ammonia Drill – Decon & Air Monitoring)
- Awareness Level (May observe the drill from a safe distance & attend the lecture portion in the morning)
Event Focus
Featured topics:
- Anhydrous Ammonia Overview
- Properties
- Routes of Exposure
- Health Effects
- First Aid
- Containers/Bulk and Non-Bulk Packaging
- Markings/Placards/Labels
- 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):
- SCBA
- Operations Level Drill Participants: Turnout Gear or Level B, plus a material/cotton-type glove & chemical gloves.
- TRANSCAER will provide a limited number of cotton gloves and chemical gloves for the drill.*Operations Level can participate in decon and air monitoring.
- 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.*Must be Technician Level to enter the live release area of the ammonia drill.
- 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.
Please advise the instructor(s) of any pre-existing medical condition(s) that may preclude you from participating in the drill. Stay hydrated and alert.
Be at the site at least 15 minutes prior to your session start-time to check-in. Depending on registration and training needs, the training schedule may be adjusted prior to event.
Note: Class size is limited to 30 attendees, you must register prior to the event.
Sponsors
- Tanner Industries, Inc.
- TRANSCAER
Event Contacts
Erica
Fischer
CHEMTREC/TRANSCAER
efischer@chemtrec.com
3130 Fairview Park Drive
4th Floor
Falls Church VA 22042
efischer@chemtrec.com
Kristi
Bartlett
David
Hessler
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
Phone
703-322-4500
Mobile 571-328-4964
david.hessler@fairfaxcounty.gov
Mobile 571-328-4964
david.hessler@fairfaxcounty.gov
David
Binder
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