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handling propane and propane
related emergencies for fire service
personnel who respond to releases
or potential releases of hazardous
substances as part of the initial
response to a site to protect nearby
people, property, and the environ-
ment from the effects of the release.
The topics covered are:

• Physical Properties and Charac-
teristics of Propane

• Standards, Codes, and Reg-
ulations for propane storage
tank design, construction, and
operation
• Non-Bulk Container Design and
Construction Features
• Bulk Transportation Design and Construction are designed to be held locally, for first responders who

• Bulk Plants and Bulk Storage Tanks also serve your local customers. To host these events,
APGA will need your help.
• General Emergency Response Procedures and
Incident Management System APGA is looking for dealers who are interest-
ed in working together to promote a two-day training
• Tactical Response Guidelines for Propane Emer- event - in their area for, their local fire personnel. This
gencies
training will be provided to fire service personnel free
• Product Removal, Transfer, and Recovery Opera- of charge. Participating firefighters will receive propane
tions safety materials. Participating fire departments will
The live fire training, or "Live Burn" training receive a flash drive with the propane emergencies
component provides a realistic, controlled environ- curriculum and scenarios.
ment for firefighters and fire personnel to develop and The first day of training will consist of classroom
hone their skills with respect to a propane emergency. instruction focusing primarily on the physical properties
Practicing these skills under stressful conditions, under and characteristics of propane, storage containers, and
a controlled environment, will improve their ability to tactical considerations. Day two of training is the live
handle real emergencies safely and effectively. fire training class. For this portion of the class, APGA
Key goals of live fire training sessions include: will work with a local propane dealer to provide pro-
pane industry insight regarding equipment, answer first
• Normalizing the live fire environment to reduce responder questions, and to provide fuel for the burn.
stress
Participating dealers will be able to meet their local first
• Building confidence responders while helping APGA to inform and remind

• Practicing essential techniques such as fire sup- them what to do in the event of a propane-related inci-
pression, ventilation, communication, and team- dent.
work If you are interested in helping APGA to coordi-
Over the next year, APGA will be working with nate a free two-day training event for the first respond-
dealer members and local fire departments, to coordi- ers in your area, please reach out to APGA Executive
nate these free in-person training events in communi- Director, Laural Strength, by phone, (334) 358-9590, or
ties across the state. The free two-day training events email, laural@alabamapropane.com.■

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