Campbell County, Kentucky

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Event Date:

February 22, 2024 from 08:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Event Location:

Campbell County Fire Training Center
10 Training Center Dr
Highland Heights, KY 41076
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Event Description:

**FULL**

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This eight-hour awareness-level course is designed to increase the knowledge of first responders in recognizing and characterizing the different types of rail cars, potential leaks, and courses of action to be taken based on initial site assessment. The course will increase participants' knowledge of safety and hazardous conditions that may exist at the scene, and will allow them to become familiar with safe practices adopted by the railroad industry. This course has been developed by The University of Findlay and is delivered in an instructor-led format.
PARTICIPANT CRITERIA: Public Safety (specifically law enforcement and fire), HazMat Teams, EMS, Public Works, local emergency planners, pertinent federal and state agencies, and other community stakeholders.
PERQUISITE:
None
SPONSORSHIP: This Course is sponsored by the Campbell County Office of Emergency Management and the Kentucky office of Homeland Security. Delivered by the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium; Eastern Kentucky University. The Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium (RDPC) was established by Congress and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and deliver relevant all-hazards training in support of rural homeland security requirements. All training delivered by the University of Findlay is certified by DHS and offered tuition-free to the nation’s emergency response community and associated stakeholders.

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TO APPLY FOR THIS COURSE
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INSTRUCTIONS:

1) Course enrollment maximum is 40 participants.
2) There are no course fees.
3) This training is not open to the general public.
4) Pre-registration is REQUIRED, please register by February 20th, 2024.
4) Register Online at https://tinyurl.com/mr3ye8xf
If you have questions please contact:
Campbell County Office of Emergency Management
P.O. Box 153
8774 Constable Drive
Alexandria, KY 41001
859-547-3150
Email wturner@campbellcountyky.gov