1. Training Guide to Ethanol Emergency Response

2. An Introduction to Ethanol
Module 0:
An Introduction to Ethanol
Module Time: 10 minutes/25 minutes
During this portion of the course, you should facilitate the following activities:
Introduction of instructors
Introduction of course participants
-(Tell who they are, experience, expectations)
Overview of participant manual and other resources
You will need the following materials to teach this course:
Training Guide to Ethanol Emergency Response DVD
-Includes videos
Computer and projector/screen
Paper chart or dry erase board

3. Introduction
Increasing production, storage, & transportation of ethanol-blended fuels (EBF)
Denatured fuel ethanol, E10, E85
Differing views on effectiveness of various firefighting foam concentrates involving EBF
Emergency responders generally unfamiliar with EBF industrial processes
Determining if EBF represents a unique hazard for emergency responders

4. Course Goal
Upon the completion of this course, participants will have knowledge related to ethanol & ethanol-blended fuels. The course provides participants with:
Chemical & physical characteristics
Transportation modes
Transfer operations
Basics of foam
Suggested responder tactics & strategies
Environmental issues

5. Course Overview Module 0: An Introduction to Ethanol
Module 1: Ethanol & Ethanol-Blended Fuels
Module 2: Chemical & Physical Characteristics of Ethanol & Hydrocarbon Fuels
Module 3: Transportation & Transfer of Ethanol- Blended Fuels

6. Course Overview Module 4: Storage & Dispensing Locations
Module 5: Fire Fighting Foam Principles & Ethanol-Blended Fuel
Module 6: Health & Safety Considerations for Ethanol-Blended Fuel Emergencies
Module 7: Tank Farm & Bulk Storage Fire Incidents

7. Administrative Information
Target audience
Delivery method
Course prerequisites
Course length
Target Audience
This course is designed for individuals who will respond to ethanol-related emergencies as well as those who work at fixed-facilities and transport fuel.
For additional information please visit the following web sites:
Delivery Method
Course delivery method consists of:
Lecture with PowerPoint presentations
Videos
Hyperlinks
Exercises
Participant discussions
Course Prerequisites
None
Course Length
4 hours - Lecture with PowerPoint presentations
6 hours - Lecture with PowerPoint presentations and student activities

8. Administrative Information
Facility safety
Restroom facilities
Exits
Refreshments
Available resources
At this point in the course, familiarize participants with the venue/facility.

9. On the DVD PowerPoint presentations Instructor manual
Participant guide
Videos
Extras folder
Additional hazmat resources
How to Use This Package
Training program with PowerPoint & video presentations
Module PowerPoints embedded with instructor notes
Instructors manual
Participant guide
Emergency Response Considerations video
Responding to Ethanol Incidents video
Customizable posters, brochures and press release template
Railcar 101 PowerPoint
2012 U.S. DOT ERG
TRANSCAER and CHEMTREC video’s and information
RFA Fuel Ethanol: Guideline for Release Prevention & Impact Mitigation
Chart 15
AAR Pamphlet 34
Association of American Railroads Loading and Unloading video
Legal Notice

10. Resources