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Hazmat Training: Online Options
Build your confidence and knowledge with BNSF hazmat online training materials, produced to help you safely and effectively respond to railway hazmat incidents.
VIRTUAL REALITY MODULES:
Module 1: Initial Incident Size Up
Description: This virtual reality training module is designed for community first responders and emergency management personnel with a focus on “Sizing-Up a Railroad Hazmat Incident – First Safe Steps”.
30 Minutes
Module 2: How to Read a Train Consist
Description: This virtual reality training module is designed for community first responders and emergency management personnel with a focus on how to read and utilize a train consist in the event of a railroad emergency.
30 Minutes
Module 3: Responding to a locomotive emergency
Description: This virtual reality training module is designed for community first responders and emergency management personnel with a focus on safely responding to and securing locomotives during a locomotive emergency response.
30 Minutes
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RECORDED WEBINARS:
Webinar: Railroad Emergency Response and Hazardous Materials Awareness
Description: The purpose of this webinar is to assist First Responders in gaining a clear understanding of the hazardous materials regulations relevant to the railroad industry. Additionally, it will provide an overview of BNSF Hazmat and strategies for responding to emergencies involving hazardous materials on the rail.
90 Minutes
Webinar: Railcar Knowledge for First Responders
Description: This webinar aims to assist First Responders in enhancing their knowledge of Railcars and response tactics. The session will delve into topics such as car construction, varieties, safety features, and terminology. The discussion will focus on tanks cars since they are the primary means of transportation for hazardous materials on the rail.
60 Minutes
Webinar: Locomotive Awareness and Response
Description: The purpose of this webinar is to educate First Responders on effectively managing a locomotive emergency situation. Topics to be discussed include locomotive components, strategies for dealing with a locomotive fire, and potential hazards and obstacles faced when responding to such emergencies.
60 Minutes
Webinar: First Responder Preparedness and Response to a Railroad Emergency
Description: This webinar focuses on preparing community first responders and emergency management professionals on how to effectively respond to a railroad hazardous materials emergency. We will cover essential elements of emergency response, such as initial response tools for assessing the scene, BNSF’s response capabilities, communication protocols, and crucial coordination with the railroad.
60 Minutes
Webinar: Railroad Emergency Response Q&A – Session 1
Description: This webinar is the first in a series of two webinars dedicated to the first responder and emergency management community who were given an opportunity to submit their burning questions. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this webinar is a perfect opportunity to gain valuable insight on responing to railroad emergencies.
60 Minutes
Webinar: Railroad Emergency Response Q&A – Session 2
Description: This is the second installment in a two part webinar series catered to the first responder and emergency managment professionals. Due to a high volume of questions, the webinar has been divided into two sessions. Don’t forget to check out sesson 1 for important information and gain valuable knowledge about responding and handling railroad emergencies.
60 Minutes
TRAINING VIDEOS:
Crude Oil by Rail – First Responders Safety Training
Description: American Petroleum Institute (API), Association of American Railroads (AAR) and the member companies of both organizations have worked to create a safety awareness course for first responders.
30 Minutes
Passenger Train Emergency Response Training
Description: For BNSF and Amtrak, nothing is more important than the safety of our passengers and employees. This 30-minute training video shows how to respond safely and effectively to emergency situations involving passenger trains.
30 Minutes
Certificates
Once you complete a training module, you can generate a course certificate that you can print for yourself and any responders who participated in the training.
