Ammonia Emergency Response Training & Live-Release Drill
Training Event
Location
Cheyenne Fire and Rescue Training Facility
7222 Commerce Circle
Cheyenne WY 82001
Sessions
- to MDT (Registration Closed)
- to MDT (Registration Closed)
Overview
Training includes:
- Classroom instruction and live release drill
- Complimentary lunch
- Certificates upon successful completion will be emailed following the
Attendee Level
- Technician Level
- Operations Level
Event Focus
Featured Topics:
Anhydrous Ammonia
- 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 Session: 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 Exercise: 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):
- All Drill Participants: SCBA (there is a bottle refill station on site)
- Operations Level Drill Participants: Turnout Gear or Level B
- Technician Level Drill Participants: Level A or Encapsulated Level B (no Level A training suits allowed). You can utilize Level A suits that are expired or did not pass pressure test at this drill.
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 the drill. Stay hydrated and alert.
Be at the site by 7:30AM for registration. Depending on registration and training needs, the training schedule may be adjusted prior to event.
You must pre-register for this event, we cannot accommodate walk-ins at this training event.
Sponsors
- TRANSCAER
Contacts
2900 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church VA 22042
Mobile 804-357-4758
ebernstein@chemtrec.com
415 West 18th Street
Cheyenne WY 82001
Mobile 1-307-630-7053
bcosborne07@yahoo.com
3800 Gunsmoke Rd.
Cheyenne WY 82001
dillonconner1@gmail.com
