This comprehensive course addresses the hazards associated with energy storage systems, covering both home and grid applications. Participants will gain valuable insights into the risks posed by home energy storage, including the integration of solar power. The curriculum explores the complexities of grid-level energy storage and delves into case studies of major incidents involving energy storage systems. Through a combination of theoretical understanding and practical analysis, participants will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to identify potential hazards, mitigate risks, and respond effectively to emergencies involving energy storage systems. The course provides a critical examination of lessons learned from past incidents, contributing to a safer and more informed approach to the evolving landscape of energy storage technology.

The basics of research is one of the most important but confusing subjects on a hazardous materials incident. Using the Hazardous Materials Identification System (HITS) the technician will be able to identify chemical properties of a substance or compound by simple field testing. Conducting basic testing such field papers, flammability, and solubility the technician then may move into advance testing with detection equipment to classify a chemical into a chemistry group. Although the technician may not be able to know the exact name following the HITS system, they should be able to recognize the general group in under 15 minutes.

In this presentation, Chris will go over mapping programs and basic GIS technology that can assist Hazmat responders in their response. With the new technologies out there, we need to flex this information to enhance our response. We will go over resources already available to responders, yet possibly unknown. We will go over the tenants of our known resources to include Tier II reports, commodity flow reports and others.

Immerse yourself into the world of an incident that’s ever changing and dynamic as you learn and refine concepts of incident command and incident practices. We have taken scenarios to a whole new level of interaction, that of a board game with unforeseen interactions. A game in which the student can explore many tactical objectives and options, all within the comfort of a game. This is done through game play, problem solving and critical thinking decision-making process is developed and used similar to what happens in the street.

Hold your matches and watch this! A highly interactive demonstration of the physical and chemical properties of flammable liquids and flammable gases! During these sessions, participants will witness flash point, flammable range, vapor pressure, boiling point, and vapor
density. Additionally, we will be demonstrating the dynamic tendencies of flammable vapors when they encounter oxygen and ignition sources to create the “Boom” that tends to surprise us if we don’t fully understand the hazards of our response situation!

We’ve all been in a class where the teacher was more toxic than the chemicals being discussed. We like to call this “Acute Toxic Instructor Syndrome.”  In this course, we discuss different methods of instruction that will help keep students more engaged.  We outline various methods to help attendees remember key points and maintain attention throughout any lecture.  This class will transform how you instruct, change how your students learn and raise the hazmat training of your department.

If you are a confident instructor, plan to have your confidence crushed!

Join us for this comprehensive after action review of our recent lithium-ion battery destruction testing. This presentation features video and audio documentation from various tests, showcasing existing and emerging techniques for safely handling lithium-ion batteries. Through live discussion and video analysis, we’ll explore what worked, what didn’t, and the lessons learned. This course is designed to provide practical insights and enhance safety protocols.

This conference presentations is designed to provide the student with the general information regarding use of water to manage a liquid propane leak. What is it, how and why does it work, when can it be used and when it’s not the right tool for the job. What if you could use water to stop vapor production, empty and auto-refrigerated tank, use it to lift liquid propane to a the piping inside an MC-331 that’s on its side to empty it faster. Instead of having a flaring truck incident that lasts days, we can use water injection to reduce the impact on the community and your department.

Most responders look at reference or science or research as that area of the hazmat incident that is boring and uneventful. Group leaders use the Reference area as where the weakest responder can go and “just fill out the documents”. In either case the science section is the most important area of the hazmat incident. But there is a caveat, there is a plan, a process if you will. In the past it was just thought of as looking up the chemical or process and placing all the information on a piece of paper. It is not. It is a detailed and outlined process of research. Come join us for an interactive session on the how’s and why’s of the reference section. You will be amazed how easy the right reference requires research regularly repetitively!

Participants will explore the critical components of HAZMAT, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Explosive (CBR&E) response, focusing on threat detection, decontamination procedures, and coordinated multi-agency response efforts. The session will cover the establishment of perimeters, the use of specialized protective equipment, and the implementation of evacuation and shelter-in-place protocols. Attendees will also learn about the integration of law enforcement, EMS and firefighting operations to secure the venue, neutralize threats, and manage mass casualties during and after an incident.