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Safety is the top priority of America’s ethanol industry and those who transport and bring ethanol to the marketplace. It is with this commitment in mind that the Ethanol Emergency Response Coalition (EERC) has compiled and released the Complete Training Guide for Ethanol Emergency Response to help prepare ethanol producers, transporters, and first responders who may experience or come in contact with an ethanol-related emergency.

 

The EERC was formed to support safety concerns with the transporting and handling of renewable fuels – specifically ethanol and ethanol blended fuels. As increasing amounts of renewable fuels are produced, it is critical that first responders have the knowledge necessary to respond to these incidents. The EERC consists of organizations representing emergency responders and the industry including the National Volunteer Fire Council, the Renewable Fuels Association, the International Association of Fire Chiefs, the International Liquid Terminals Association, Ansul Fire Protection, Industrial Fire World, and Williams Fire Hazard Control.

 

This complete training package includes two videos, an instructor’s guide, interactive workshops, and seven modules and PowerPoint presentations, each focusing on a specific and important aspect of ethanol response. Guidelines are also given for fire departments and first responders that have ethanol production facilities in their communities.

 

As the ethanol industry continues to expand to all parts of the country, it is inevitable that most American’s will encounter ethanol one way or another. It is important that those responsible for the safety of these communities are well prepared and trained for responding to ethanol related emergencies. This training package provides first responders the knowledge and training they require about ethanol and other fuel-related incidents.

 

The Complete Training Guide to Ethanol Emergency Response is available at the EERC web site. To reserve a hard copy, contact Taryn Morgan at tmorgan@ethanolrfa.org.