Category:
• Multi-disciplinary

Course Type:
• Direct Delivery

Audience Type:
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
• Fire Services (FS)
• Governmental Administrative (GA)
• Hazardous Materials (HM)
• Law Enforcement (LE)
• Public Safety Communications (PSC)
• Public Works (PW)

Cost:
• $0

Level:
• Awareness

Brief

This eight-hour awareness-level course is designed to increase the knowledge of first responders in recognizing and characterizing the different types of rail cars, potential leaks, and courses of action to be taken based on initial site assessment. The course will increase participants' knowledge of safety and hazardous conditions that may exist at the scene, and will allow them to become familiar with safe practices adopted by the railroad industry. This course has been developed by The University of Findlay and is delivered in an instructor-led format. (Max 30-40 students per class)