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1 Training Guide to Ethanol Emergency Response
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2 Module 0: An Introduction to Ethanol
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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
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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
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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
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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
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7 Target audience Delivery method Course prerequisites Course length Administrative Information
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8 Facility safety Restroom facilities Exits Refreshments Available resources
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9 On the DVD PowerPoint presentations Instructor manual Participant guide Videos Extras folder –Additional hazmat resources
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10 Resources www.EthanolResponse.com
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