First Responder Training Program for Alternative Fuels

The Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation (IACT, formerly Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition) is a nonprofit coalition focused on promoting green transportation solutions for private and public automotive and trucking fleets in the state of Illinois. IACT is one of nearly 100 coalitions across the country that are affiliated with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities program, which brings together stakeholders to increase the use of alternative fuel and advanced-vehicle technologies, reduce idling, and improve fuel economy and air quality.  To become involved, or learn more about the coalition, please visit il-act.org.

Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation

Register now for a fantastic classroom and hands-on training program on First Responder Actions for Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Infrastructure for First Responders in the DuPage County area. Alternative Fuel Vehicles will include Electric Vehicles, Natural Gas, and Propane Autogas.  
The program will consist of a classroom briefing and hands-on training session at the West Chicago Fire Protection District.  Refreshments will be provided.  Lunch will not be provided.  
A series of web-based training modules available through the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are recommended to precede the classroom and hands-on training.  Click on <A HREF="https://catalog.nfpa.org/Alternative-Fuel-Vehicles-Training-Program-for-Emergency-Responders-Online-Training-P15552.aspx?order_src=D762" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Alternative Fuel Vehicle Safety Training for the Fire Service</A> to access the modules.
The hands-on training will allow participants to learn about the kinds of actions that may be required in an emergency event on actual alternative fuel vehicles. When dealing with alternative fuels, the properties of the fuels (e.g. natural gas, propane, ethanol, hydrogen and electric) are different than traditional diesel and gasoline. For example, with electric vehicles, emergency responders may need to know where to cut power wires to disable high voltage circuits.   Gaseous fuel is invisible. Propane is heavier than air and natural gas is lighter than air, so awareness of how to react relates to the fuel properties. The locations of fuel shutoffs on gaseous fuel vehicles is different than liquid fuel vehicles. The uniqueness of each fuel will be reviewed in the classroom training and the hands-on sessions. The unique aspects of the supporting infrastructure will also be reviewed.
*These classes are for first responders only.  If you are not a first responder or someone responsible for first responders, admission will be denied.  
Questions: Please contact Tim Leidig, Assistant Chief <A HREF="mailto:tleidig@wegofpd.org" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">tleidig@wegofpd.org</A> or                                  Lt. Jason Day, Training Officer <A HREF="mailto:jasond@wegofpd.org" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">jasond@wegofpd.org</A>

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