This two-day workshop is dedicated to the fire services and emergency responders who are called upon each year to respond to potential threats to their community or industries. One of those threats, in all likelihood, will come directly from local roads and highways in the form of a hazardous materials incident.
According to the US-DOT Hazardous Materials Information System, 86% of transportation related hazardous materials incidents occur on the nation’s roadways. In addition, 76% of what the US-DOT has determined as “serious incidents” also occur on the roadways.
The workshop will prepare participants to effectively respond to emergency incidents and potential spills which involve cargo tanks. Upon completion of the workshop, students will be able to understand:
- Construction features associated with cargo tanks and their relationship to damage assessment and spills
- The purpose and functions of safety relief devices and other emergency devices
- Principles and techniques associated with emergency loading and unloading
- Containment techniques
The training is a combination of multi-media classroom lecture, hands-on instruction, and demonstrations.
WRHSAC previously provided this training to the District 4 & 5 Hazardous Materials Response Teams. The Teams recommended the training be offered to first responders. Public Safety Multimedia documented the training in this photo essay which provides a visual overview of the course.
Intended audience
This workshop is appropriate for all front-line first responder personnel, particularly fire, EMS & law enforcement.
The training is taught by Safe Transportation Training Specialists.
The training is free. Food will be provided.
You must attend both days of the training.
Seating is very limited. Immediate registration is recommended.
Registration for this training is closed.
