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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