Firefighters from Olympia and several other local communities recently came together for training on what to do in the event of an emergency situation involving railway tankers carrying hazardous substances.
The session was held in rural Thurston County, and saw 100 fire officers make an appearance over four days of training. Those who took part included officials from Lacey, Tumwater, East Olympia, and Olympia.
The session was hosted by the BNSF Railway, and helped the participants to learn more about the proper emergency responses needed to keep the public safe in the event of a derailment or other railway emergency. They were also taught about how to prevent collisions between a stalled tanker car and another train.
According to East Olympia Fire Chief Warren Peterson, there are several different hazardous substances that are transported through the area via rail. Crude oil, sulfuric acid, and chlorine gas all move through the state on a regular basis.
A converted tanker car was used during the training to give the firefighters a chance to learn more about their design and safety features. Since 2004, the BNSF has provided this education to more than 4,000 firefighters.
This sort of training can be made even more effective by providing those who take part with printed materials such as handouts, printed texts, and other items. These can be produced by a catalog printing firm.
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