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Responding to Railroad Emergencies - Advanced Course

Training Event

Location

406 West 6th St.
Richmond VA 23224

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Sessions

  1. to EST (Registration Closed)

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
  • Hazmat Teams
  • FD Officers & Chiefs
  • EMA Officials
  • Incident Command Staff

Event Focus

Featured topics:

  • Hazmat
  • Rail Safety
  • Tank Car Anatomy
  • Locomotives
  • Emergency Response
  • Incident Managment
  • Air Monitoring
  • Leak Mitigation & Capping Kits

Description

All day class that will incorporate NS' Railroad 101 class and the more advanced Responding to Railroad Emergencies course in the afternoon with lunch provided. 

Railroad 101:

  • Introduction to Railroad Ops.
  • Safety Around the Railroad
  • Rail Car ID & Tank Car Anatomy
  • Locomotive Components
  • Rail Shipping Documents
  • Railroad Emergency Procedures

Responding to Railroad Emergencies:

  • D.E.C.I.D.E. Process
  • Hazmat Incident Scenario
  • Site Assessment & Safety
  • Response Objectives & Tactics
  • Develop & Execute the Plan
  • Offensive Tactics Instruction

Important Details

  • Participants should bring sturdy leather work boots with a defined heel.
  • No open-toe footwear permitted.
  • Bring additional PPE as required by your employer.
  • Hazmat Technicans/Specialists and others participating in the hazmat scenario during the afternoon should bring turnout gear and an SCBA.

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 8:45 AM for registration. Depending on registration and training needs, the training schedule may be adjusted prior to event.

Registration will remain open until class capacity is reached. 

Sponsors

  • Norfolk Southern Corporation

Contacts

David Patten
Norfolk Southern Corporation

1120 W. Washington St.
Greenville SC 29601

Phone  4049852820
Mobile  4049852820
david.patten@nscorp.com
David Patten
Norfolk Southern Corporation

1120 W. Washington St.
Greenville SC 29601

Phone  4049852820
Mobile  4049852820
david.patten@nscorp.com