Cold Weather/Ice – Oil Spill Response Training
Training Event
Overview
Training includes: An 8-hour training class that reviews the strategy and tactics of Response to Environmental Emergencies in waterways during freezing conditions. Classroom instruction followed by hands on evolutions on the ice.
Ice School
CN & CP Emergency response teams along with the TRANSCAER® Committee will be hosting a Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response outreach event.
Ice and Rail Safety will be part of this event
Interactive demonstrations will include:
- CP’s Ice Response/Training Trailer
- Specialized Ice Response Equipment
- Emergency Response equipment
Daily Training Schedule:
- 07:30 – Registration
- 08:00 – 10:00 – Classroom
- 10:00 – 11:00 – Equipment Demo on sight of class
- 11:00 – 12:00 – Lunch
- 12:00 – 17:00 – Field Demonstration
Course Content:
- Cold and Frozen Water Oil Spills • Self-Rescue Techniques
- Cold Weather Oil Spill Response PPE • Moving Ice - Spill Response Containment
- Ice Characteristics • Surface and Subsurface Oil Removal
- Source Containment Techniques • Decontamination - Cold Weather Operations
Field Exercise:
- Ice Slotting - Chainsaw • Diversion and Collection
- Ice Slotting - Sled • Trenching
PPE Requirements:
- Hard hat
- Safety glasses
- Steel toed shoes/boots
- Work gloves (water proof if possible)
- Life jackets ( PFD if you have)
- Appropriate Dress for Weather
There is no cost to attend this event, just your time.
Attendee Level
- Hazmat technician/specialist
- First responders
- Anyone interested in learning more about this topic
Event Focus
Focus is geared towards oil spill response in cold temperatures as well as spill recovery on and under the services of ice.
Description
January 3, 2020
RE: Cold Weather/Ice – Oil Spill Response Training
Dear First Responder:
Canadian Pacific is pleased to extend an invitation to attend the Cold Weather/Ice – Oil Spill Response Training on Lake Michigan. We will be holding three, one-day duration courses to accommodate as many responders as possible.
This training opportunity will provide classroom and hands-on training covering the unique tactical, safety and recovery options that can occur with cold weather-related incidents. Students will review and practice the safe and effective response to an oil release in sub-freezing conditions. This training will be hosted by United States Coast Guard, Sector Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, WI in conjunction with Green Bay Fire.
The training dates are February 11-13 with the class size limited to 40 people each day. If you would like to attend, please sign up on the TRANSCAER web page, http://transcaer.com and look for the link under State of Wisconsin, February events.
Please be aware that the available training spots are on a first come first serve basis. We will attempt to ensure that each agency will have a spot in one of the classes.
Classes will be held from 0800am till 1700pm with registration and coffee starting 0730am.
Students will be in the classroom for the morning reviewing response concepts, strategies and reviewing case studies.
Lunch will be provided by one of the railroads.
The afternoon session will be on the ice utilizing various hand tools and equipment. Warm clothing suitable for on ice conditions is a requirement along with a USCG approved PFD (Mustang suit, float coat, work vest etc.).
If you know of any neighboring fire departments or mutual aid partners who would also benefit from this training, please pass along this information.
Canadian National and Canadian Pacific look forward to working with your departments and agencies toward our common goal of improving public safety.
Sincerely,
Ken Collins Tony Houdyshell
Dangerous Goods Officer Hazardous Materials Officer
Midwest Division Canadian Pacific
CN Network Operations Tony_Houdyshell@cpr.ca
Kenneth.Collins@cn.ca Cell (414) 208-8546
Cell (715) 210-0416
Emergency: 1-800-465-9239
CN.CA/dg
Matthew Stokes
Safety Training and Response Strategies, LLC
Office: (952) 960-1460
Cell: (612) 845-1826
Important Details
Required Safety Gear:
- Hard Hats/Steel Toe Boots/Leather Gloves
- Warm Clothing
- Change of Clothes
- Exposure gear if Applicable
- PFDs
- Safety Glasses- Bring your own
- Ice Cleats if applicable
Sponsors
- CN Railroad
- Canadian Pacific Railway (CP)
Contacts
1625 Depot Street
Stevens Point WI 54481
Mobile 901-846-0569
Kenneth.collins@cn.ca
Phone (952) 960-1460
Mobile (612) 845-1826
mstokes@starstrain.com
