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CN Railroad Incident Response Training - Charles City, IA.

Training Event

Location

704 S. Grand Ave.
Charles City IA 50616

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Sessions

  1. to CDT

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  2. to CDT

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  3. to CDT

    Register

Overview

Training includes:

  • Hands-on workshops and classroom instruction
  • Complimentary lunch
  • Certificates upon successful completion will be emailed following the event

Attendee Level

  • Hazmat technician/specialist
  • First responders
  • Emergency Managers
  • Dispatchers
  • Law enforcement
  • Basic/Introduction
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

Event Focus

Featured topics:

  • Toxic gases
  • Corrosive liquids
  • Flammable gases
  • Hazmat
  • Rail Safety
  • Tank Car Anatomy
  • Leak Mitigation & Capping Kits
  • Emergency Response
  • Air Monitoring
  • Locomotives

Description

Classroom Sessions : 1.5 Hours

  • Scene Safety
  • Initial Response Procedures
  • RR Personnel
  • Railcar Identification
  • Incident Management / Unified Command
  • Shipping Papers
  • Locomotive Hazards
  • Damage Assessment

Field Exercise Hands on : 1 Hour

  • Tank Car Anatomy
  • Leak Mitigation
  • Tank Car Valves and Fittings
  • Emergency Capping Kits Application

 

Important Details

Required Safety Gear: Safety vest(FD Vest of Jacket), hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, long pants, and steel toe or composite toe boots}

Please advise the instructor(s) of any pre-existing medical condition(s) that may preclude you from participating in any field exercise. Stay hydrated and alert.

Be at the site by {6:15} for registration. Depending on registration and training needs, the training schedule may be adjusted prior to event.

Registration will close at 30 participants for each day

Contacts

Ken Collins
Canadian National

1625 Depot Street
Stevens Point WI 54481

Phone  715-210-0416
Mobile  901-846-0569
Kenneth.collins@cn.ca