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Ethanol & Biodiesel Response Considerations - Training Materials and Videos -

Ethanol & Biodiesel Response Considerations - Training Materials and Videos -. Presented to the Region III Regional Response Team September 16, 2009. Ethanol - Training Materials.

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Ethanol & Biodiesel Response Considerations - Training Materials and Videos -

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  1. Ethanol & Biodiesel Response Considerations- Training Materials and Videos - Presented to the Region III Regional Response Team September 16, 2009

  2. Ethanol - Training Materials • Developed through a grant from the United States Fire Administration (USFA) with the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) on fire service hazardous materials preparedness and response. • Video development was supported by the US Department of Transportation – Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).

  3. Ethanol – Training Materials • A 7-module, 6-hour first responder awareness training program • Includes Powerpoint & video sources • Provides knowledge of ethanol and ethanol-blended fuels including: • Use • Chemical and physical characteristics • Transportation • Transfer • Bulk Storage, and • Foam Fire Fighting Principals

  4. Ethanol – Training Materials Target Audience • This course is designed for individuals who will respond to ethanol-related emergencies as well as those who work at fixed-facilities and transport fuel.

  5. Ethanol – Training Materials Course Topics Include: • Module 0: Introduction • Module 1: Ethanol and Ethanol-Blended Fuels • Module 2: Chemical and Physical Characteristics of Ethanol and Hydrocarbon Fuels • Module 3: Transportation and Transfer of Ethanol- Blended Fuels • Module 4: Storage and Dispensing Locations • Module 5: Fire Fighting Foam Principles and Ethanol-Blended Fuel • Module 6: Ethanol-Blended Fuel Emergencies • Module 7: Tank Farm and Bulk Storage Fire Incidents

  6. Ethanol – Training Materials Course topics include: • Companion Videos • Responding to Ethanol Incidents • Emergency Response Considerations • Instructor and Student Manuals are included • Guidelines for Fire Departments that have ethanol production facilities in their communities

  7. Ethanol – Training Materials • For additional information please visit the following Web sites: www.ethanolrfa.org/ www.ethanolresponse.com http://www.iafc.org/ http://www.dtnethanolcenter.com

  8. Region III Incident Examples

  9. Biodiesel - Training Materials • Developed through a partnership between the IAFC, National Biodiesel Board and the U.S. Department of Energy. • Video development was supported by the US Department of Transportation – Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).

  10. Biodiesel – Training Materials • A 5-module, 4-hour first responder awareness training program • Includes Powerpoint & video sources • Provides knowledge of biodiesel including: • Use and blends • Compared with ethanol and petro-diesels • Chemical and physical characteristics • Production and manufacturing • Foam Fire Fighting Principals • PPE and Decon

  11. Biodiesel – Training Materials Course topics include: • Module 0: Introduction • Module 1: Chemical and Physical Characteristics of Biodiesel Fuels • Module 2: Production and Manufacturing • Module 3: Planning and Response • Module 4: Fire Fighting Foam Principles and Biodiesel Fuels • Module 5: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Decontamination Requirements • Companion Video

  12. Biodiesel – Training Materials Target Audience • This course is designed for individuals who will respond to biodiesel-related emergencies as well as those who work at fixed-facilities and transport fuel. • For additional information please visit the following Web sites: http://www.iafc.org/ http://www.biodiesel.org/

  13. Biodiesel – Training Materials • MSDSs – available from • www.biodiesel.org • http://www.organicfuels.com/biodiesel/msds

  14. To Download or Order Training Materials / Videos • Go to: Ethanol Emergency Response Coalition -http://www.ethanolresponse.com/resources.html National Biodiesel Board – http://www.biodiesel.org/resources.html Hazmat Fusion Center - http://www.hazmatfc.com/Pages/Resources.aspx Instructor Guides available for download – http://www.hazmatfc.com/Pages/Resources.aspx

  15. http://www.npms.phmsa.dot.gov/

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