Description
Advanced Bulk Storage Response is a hands-on course
designed to provide emergency responders with the skills and knowledge to
mitigate a flammable liquid fire involving bulk storage. This five-day course is designed
to expand the knowledge and skills for emergency responders, tank farm
operators, and bulk-storage and containers facility supervisors/managers when
responding to and successfully mitigating large atmospheric storage-tank
emergencies. The course will combine classroom lecture and small group activities
with field observation and hands-on skill practice, utilizing live-fire
simulations of bulk-storage emergencies. The course will conclude with a
capstone live-fire field response to the largest atmospheric storage tank fire
prop in North America.
Prerequisites
Non-firefighters: Terminal Managers, Support Personnel, Non-ERT, etc. - No prerequisites required.
Firefighters: Training in accordance with 29CFR1910.156, NFPA 1081 Standard for Industrial Fire Brigade Members, Advanced Exterior Firefighting Level II (ASP201), NFPA 472 Flammable Liquid Bulk Storage Specialist (IND014), or similar training.
Course Completion Requirements
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Level 4 as described in the TEEX Student Safety ManualAttendance Requirements
Class attendance is an essential part of the education process and participants in TEEX courses are expected to attend all class sessions and field exercises. This course requires participants to attend a minimum of 80% of the class hours as a component of successful course completion. During the course, your instructor will review any additional attendance requirements, for example a field exercise that cannot be missed.
Topics
• A discussion of various types of bulk-storage tanks and containers+• Design+construction characteristics+and ancillary equipment integrated into common types of storage tanks+• Fire and safety components of bulk-storage facilities to include multiple extinguishing media+• Crude oil characteristics and special hazards related to bulk-storage tanks+• Large-volume delivery devices for both water and foam+• Incident preplanning and scene size up+• Response strategies and tactics including logistical concerns for extremely large fire flowsSuggested Audience
Appropriate for all emergency response personnel and non ERT, ie: Terminal Managers, Support Personnel and Non-ERT, etc.
Other Information
Registration Requirements
Annual Schools require that you use the online registration system. If you are using a Purchase Order (including H.B. 2604 voucher) please place the number in the PO field for payment. Please know we must have a copy of the PO or voucher within 48 hours of your registration or you will be canceled out of the class.
Late Registration
The full rate will be applied after the early-bird registration deadline.
