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Responding to Railroad Emergencies: Safety and Response Training

Training Event

Location

2200 Redgate Avenue
Norfolk VA 23507

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Sessions

  1. to EST

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Overview

Training includes:

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

Attendee Level

Emergency responders should attend including fire departments, law enforcement, emergency medical services, hazmat response teams, emergency management personnel, military, homeland security, shippers, & customers

Event Focus

Norfolk Southern is offering a new course designed to build upon our Railroad 101 introductory training course. The new Responding to Railroad Emergencies will focus on the below topics and more:

  • The D.E.C.I.D.E. Process
  • 9 Stages of a Hazmat Emergency
  • Chemical and Physical Properties
  • Site Assessment & Safety
  • Tank Car/Container Assessment
  • Response Objectives & Tactics
  • Develop & Execute the Plan
  • Offensive Tactics
  • Tank Car Capping Kits
  • First Responder Mobile Apps

Description

Norfolk Southern provides emergency preparedness training to first responders as part of TRANSCAER (Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response), a nationwide program that assists communities prepare for and respond to a hazardous
materials transportation incident.

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.

 

Sponsors

  • Norfolk Southern Corporation

Contacts

Travis Lindsey
Norfolk Southern

209 Shenandoah Avenue NW
Roanoke VA 24016

Phone  8049105721
Mobile  8049105721
TRAVIS.LINDSEY@NSCORP.COM