Ethanol Emergency Response – Train the Trainer Webinar
If you are a professional individuals above the technical level of training who is interested in learning how to teach ethanol emergency […] More
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What We’ve Learned Since a Fiery Train Derailment 25 Years Ago in Wisconsin Forced 3,000 From Their Homes
On that unforgettable morning — March 4, 1996 — an eastbound Wisconsin Central Ltd. freight train traveling at 48 mph derailed on the city’s north side. […] More
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TRB Annual Meeting – Transportation Research Board
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) 99th Annual Meeting will be held January 12–16, 2020, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in […] More
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Regional Rail Response – Training for Rail Emergencies
A Regional Rail Response training event organized by the IAFC Hazardous Materials Fusion Center will be held 17 November in Jasper, Florida. […] More
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Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Research and Development
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), a U.S. Department of Transportation agency, is looking for innovative ideas for leading-edge research […] More
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DoD, DHS Conduct Large Scale Chemical Hazard Modeling Trials
First discovered in 1774 and later used as a chemical weapon during World War I and the ongoing Syrian conflict, chlorine is […] More
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Helping First Responders Prepare for Hazmat Transportation Emergencies
Last year, Congress authorized a new grant program to help fund training for remote and volunteer first responders on how to handle […] More
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Locust Bomb-Sniffers, First Responder Grants, Firefighter Yoga
Topics in this issue include first responder preparedness grants, electronic bomb-sniffers vs. dogs, firefighter yoga, and chemical safety board. 5 Train Cars […] More
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Aerial Robotics, Nuclear Facility Bomb Plot, NATO CBRN Capabilities
Topics in this issue include the plot against a Brussels nuclear facility, robotics for disaster response, NATO CBRN capabilities, and explosives detection. Counterterrorism Let’s […] More