PROPANE IQ

2 Day Class (September 24th - September 25th)

Dolores Fire Protection District

47 Central Ave, Dolores

Propane emergencies remain one of the most common, and most deadly, hazmat incidents responders face. To date, over 25 responders have been killed at propane emergencies. This 16 hour course will prepare responders to safety mitigate a propane emergency, including tactical considerations, container assessment, leak control options, and flaring operations. Each student will receive a set of Propane IQ Smart Charts with a diagram of each propane vessel, along with potential countermeasures for each leak point.  

BUNKER GEAR w/ SCBA REQUIRED FOR DAY 2

Day 1: Propane Behavior and DOT Propane Cylinders

Day one is an 8 hour training day, and is 50% hands on. Classroom will include interactive lecture, PowerPoint presentation, video case studies, and tactical discussions. Practical will include propane behavior demo, DOT cylinder anatomy, and propane hardware/valve identification challenge

Day 2: ASME Propane Tanks and Flaring Operations

Day two is an 8 hour training day, and is 50% hands on. Classroom will include interactive lecture, Powerpoint presentation, video case studies, and tactical discussions. The practical session will include anatomy of ASME tanks, followed by practical skill stations for leak control and flaring. Flaring skill station will include accessing propane vessels, proper fl are set up, safety guidelines, and flaring liquid vs vapor.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AIR MONITORING COURSE

2 Day Class (July 25th - 26th)

City of Fountain Fire Department

811 N Santa Fe Ave, Fountain

This course is geared towards emergency response personnel who wish to acquire working knowledge and skills related to the use of and interpretation of information provided by hazardous materials air monitoring equipment. Upon completion of the course, the student will possess skills and competencies in making decisions as to selection, equipment limitations, interpretation of data, and sample collection for lab analysis. This class includes hands-on field exercises using skills and knowledge obtained in this course. Students will work in small groups to ensure maximum involvement and participation in the class. The experience will heavily involve live application of the material learned during this exciting 16-Hour course.