Training Guide to Ethanol Emergency Response

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Training Guide to Ethanol Emergency Response

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Module 0:

An Introduction to Ethanol

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Introduction

• Increasing production, storage, & transportation of ethanol-blended fuels (EBF) – Denatured fuel ethanol, E10, E85

• Differing views on effectiveness of various firefighting foam concentrates involving EBF

• Emergency responders generally unfamiliar with EBF industrial processes

• Determining if EBF represents a unique hazard for emergency responders

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Course Goal

• Upon the completion of this course, participants will have knowledge related to ethanol & ethanol-blended fuels. The course provides participants with:– Chemical & physical characteristics– Transportation modes– Transfer operations– Basics of foam – Suggested responder tactics & strategies– Environmental issues

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Course Overview

• Module 0: An Introduction to Ethanol• Module 1: Ethanol & Ethanol-Blended Fuels• Module 2: Chemical & Physical Characteristics

of Ethanol & Hydrocarbon Fuels• Module 3: Transportation & Transfer of Ethanol-

Blended Fuels

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Course Overview

• Module 4: Storage & Dispensing Locations• Module 5: Fire Fighting Foam Principles &

Ethanol-Blended Fuel• Module 6: Health & Safety Considerations for

Ethanol-Blended Fuel Emergencies• Module 7: Tank Farm & Bulk Storage Fire

Incidents

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• Target audience• Delivery method• Course prerequisites• Course length

Administrative Information

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Administrative Information• Facility safety• Restroom facilities• Exits• Refreshments• Available resources

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On the DVD• PowerPoint presentations• Instructor manual• Participant guide• Videos• Extras folder

– Additional hazmat resources

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Resources

www.EthanolResponse.com