2014
Nevada HazMat Conference and Expo
Photo courtesy of FEMA—ChemAccident
October 21-23, 2014
Reno-Sparks Convention Center
Reno, NV
Sponsored by
Nevada State Fire Marshal Division
Nevada State Emergency Response Commission
Schedule at a Glance
Tuesday, October 21
Wednesday, October 22
Thursday, October 23
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
HAZMAT Pre-Conference Sessions
GEAR-ON™ — Rail Car Hands-On Training
8:30 - 10:00 Welcome & Keynote Session
Keynote Speaker: Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran
10:00 - 5:00 Exhibit Hall Open
10:30 -12:00 Conference Sessions
12:00 - 1:30 Lunch Break—Exhibit Hall
1:30 - 4:00 Conference Sessions
4:00- 5:00 Dedicated Exhibit Time
5:00 - 6:30 Networking Reception
Atlantis Hotel
8:30 - 9:30 Keynote Session
Keynote Speaker: Chief Jeff Johnson
9:30 - 2:00 Exhibit Hall Open
10:00 -12:00 Conference Sessions
12:00 - 1:30 Lunch Break—Exhibit Hall
1:30 - 3:00 Conference Sessions
5:30 pm
6th Annual Chili Cook-Off (Atlantis Hotel)
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Conference Location
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Reno-Sparks Convention Center
4590 S. Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89502
Across the street from the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
1-800-632-7489
HazMat Class Sessions
Tuesday, October 21
HAZ01 Haz-Mat Case Studies - Highway Transportation Incidents
Stephen Hermann, CEM, Arizona Department of Public Safety (Ret.)
October 21
8:00 – 5:00
This 8-hour seminar utilizes dozens of actual highway hazardous materials spills to illustrate the importance of working with industry and the
responsible party. Valuable lessons learned concentrate on the real
world of handling significant spills on the road, not the theoretical
world of technical chemistry which typically is of little value at a major
incident. Several incidents illustrate the importance of common sense
versus complex incident command organizations.
HAZ02 Rail Car Review: Toxic & Flammable – Can You Handle It?
GEAR-ON: Sparks, NV Union Pacific Railcar Yard
Ed Chapman, Director Hazardous Materials, BNSF Railway, Fort
Worth, TX; Henry Ward, Vice-President, EPPS, The Chlorine Institute,
Arlington, VA; Dave Buccolo, General Manager, Central California
Traction Company; Joe Nishikida, Captain, Reno (NV) Fire Department
October 21
8:00 – 5:00
This 8-hour workshop will provide critical information and hands-on
experience for first responders and hazmat teams potentially faced
with a transportation emergency involving chlorine, ethanol or crude
oil. The class will be held at the Sparks (NV) Union Pacific Railcar Yard.
Transportation between the Reno-Sparks Convention center and the
Rail Yard will be provided.
Rail safety and emergency response (60 minutes,
classroom presentation)
1. Knowing and contacting a railroad
2. Railroad role in the Incident Command System
3. Obtaining and using train lists
4. Planning and response resources from a railroad
Chlorine (60 minutes, classroom presentation):
1. Important physical, chemical & toxicological properties for
emergency responders
2. Shipping containers & modes of transportation
3. Personal protective equipment & clothing
4. Public protective actions & emergency response strategies
Flammable liquids – ethanol & crude oil (60 minutes,
classroom presentation):
1. Important physical, chemical & toxicological properties for
emergency responders
2. Shipping containers & modes of transportation
3. Personal protective equipment & clothing
4. Public protective actions & emergency response strategies
Tank car 101 (60 minutes, hands-on field exercise):
1. Protective housings & fittings
2. Tank car anatomy (running gear, safety appliances, jacket, shell
and head construction, markings, etc.)
Tank car & tank truck valve leaks (60 minutes, hands-on field
exercise):
1. C-Kit
2. Midland ERK
Derailment & chlorine tank car breach (60 minutes, interactive
table top exercise)
1. Mitigation
2. Field transfers
3. Neutralization
Derailment & ethanol/crude oil tank car breach
(60 minutes, interactive table top exercise)
1. Optional (60 minutes, hands-on field exercises):
2. Mitigating leaks from chlorine ton containers, using the B-Kit
3. Mitigating leaks from 150# cylinders, using the A-Kit &
recovery vessel
Wednesday, October 22
Opening Ceremony & Welcome—8:30 am
Keynote Address
9:00 to 10:00 am
KEY1
"Becoming Fully Involved"
9:00-10:00 am
Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran,
Atlanta Fire Department
The economic downturn appears to be over in many
communities across the nation. Some fire departments are recovering from tremendous budgets, while others are still operating
with reduced budgets or experiencing further budget reductions. How does a fire department sustain high morale and
energy to serve the public and have enough reserve to bounce
back? Every member of the department must become fully involved. We cannot wait for things to get better; we have to make
things better. We cannot allow ourselves to be victims of an uncertain future; we have to create the future. We must Become Fully
Involved!
HazMat Class Sessions
Wednesday, October 22
HAZ03 Setting Organizational Policy: What Drives Your Fire Ground
Science or Tradition?
Steven Knight, Senior Manager, Fire & EMS, Center for Public Safety
Management, International City/County Management Association &
Ian Womack, Captain, Rescue Division, St. Petersburg (FL) Fire and
Rescue
October 22
10:30-12:00
The purpose of this session is to help inspire a cultural shift in the fire
service to one that is oriented more toward reducing unnecessary risk
by proactively applying scientific research and risk management practices in the spirit of the 16 Life Safety Initiatives. This presentation will be
delivered through an interactive discussion that is primarily lecture
based and supported by relevant and timely research, videos, humor,
and real world examples. This presentation will be divided into approximately three 30-minute sessions that covers the discovery of new science as it relates to fireground behavior, a discussion that provides a
detailed contrast and comparison between the new science and our
traditional practices, and the necessary skills to implement and manage
change. A discussion of the new science will present a review of relevant research in the modern fire environment including content materials, construction techniques, firefighter personal protective equipment,
and the impact of tactics on occupant survivability and fire behavior.
The next session will challenge long held traditions, beliefs, and culture
regarding fireground practices. This exercise will naturally lead to a
discussion on the influences and appropriateness of this new
knowledge on policy development and adoption. Finally, the presentation will guide the audience to obtain the necessary knowledge to provide leadership with a purpose and how to manage adaptive change. At
the conclusion, the audience will be provided time for questions and
take away a draft policy and rules of engagement from St. Petersburg
Fire & Rescue. Continuing to use our traditional approach to fireground
activities in today’s arena is not sustainable. The culture of the fire service presents a substantial challenge to managing change. Now leadership is more essential than ever and this presentation supplies the necessary tools to provide it.
HAZ04 Petroleum Crude by Rail
Ernie Sirotek
October 22
10:30-12:00
This presentation discusses the emergency orders set forth to rail
transporters and offerors of crude by the Department of Transportation/Federal Railroad Administration and the voluntary railroad
initiatives taken to enhance the safe transportation of crude by rail.
HAZ05 Natural Gas Transportation Safety
Instructor: TBD
October 22
10:30-12:00
This presentation is a combination of classroom and hands-on and will
provide an overview of the safety features of a CNG/LNG cargo
transport vehicle. A CNG and/or LNG transport vehicle will be onsite
and the attendees will have the opportunity to view these safety
features.
HAZ06 Haz-Mat Case Studies-Highway Flammable Liquid
Cargo Tanks
Stephen L. Hermann, CEM, Arizona Department of Public Safety (Ret.)
October 22
1:30-4:00
U.S. Department of Transportation records show that year in and year
out, more people are killed by flammable liquid spills-typically gasoline
in highway cargo tanks-than all other chemicals combined. This 2-1/2
hour seminar utilizes primarily case studies to illustrate the importance
of knowing how U.S. DOT specification cargo tanks are constructed, and
how to understand the utilization of their features to resolve an incident.
HAZ07—Session has been moved to the FireShowsReno track: FSR18
HAZ08 Alternative Fuel Response Considerations – What are
the Odds?
Kenneth C. Rost, CHMP, ABCP, Principal-Blue Rock
October 22
1:30-4:00
Alternative fuels are not the speculative imagination and dreams found
in the magazines of tomorrow. They are with us now, and have been
for some time. In its purest form, the odds of running into an alternative fuel incident are 50/50; it is or it isn’t. As the world moves towards
greater usage of alternative fuels, our approach, understanding, and
response must progress with them. You don’t want to be a case study
for what goes wrong. Join Blue Rock for a journey into the world of
alternative fuels covering challenges such as biodiesel, CNG, Li-ion,
hydrogen fuel cell, algae, wind energy, solar, ethanol, and
more! Demonstrations, hands-on participation, educational
strategies and techniques, and takeaways are all part of this seminar.
HazMat Class Sessions
Thursday, October 23
HAZ09 Haz-Mat Case Studies-Railroad Derailments
Stephen L. Hermann, CEM, Arizona Department of Public Safety (Ret.)
October 23
10:00-12:00
This 2-hour program employs detailed case studies and dozens of color
slides to explain the frequently complex world of working with the
railroad at an incident scene. Most public safety agencies do not understand the frequently confrontational relationships which far too often
exist at these major events, where the railroad may be losing over a
million dollars an hour. Learn the tools for success in handling one of
the most complicated hazardous materials challenges.
HAZ10 Crude Oil Transportation: A Emerging Regional and
National Threat
Jim Powell, Battalion Chief (Ret), Carson City (NV) Fire Department
& Owner/Founder, All Clear Fire Training and Consulting
October 23
10:00-12:00
If you’re a Fire Chief, Officer, Firefighter or first responder in the Western Region of the United States and rail lines run through or are near
your response district you need to be aware of this emerging threat by
attending this session. Thanks to fracking and increased crude oil production in portions of the US more and more crude oil is being transported by rail to refineries.
North Dakota or “Bakken” region crude oil is making its way west via
rail and this crude is much more volatile than other types of crude. Two
recent train derailments involving crude oil have resulted in significant
loss of human life and millions of dollars in damage. Is your department
aware of this threat, have they trained for, pre-planned or prepared in
any way?
HAZ11 Ammonia Tanker Truck Safety
Joe Ennes
October 23
10:00-12:00
This presentation includes a classroom review of chemical and physical
characteristics of ammonia including the hazards, risks and issues with
end users of ammonia. Outside of the classroom the instructor will
review the safety features of an Anhydrous Ammonia Tanker Truck as
well as a cutaway of an anhydrous ammonia storage tank including its
equipment and finally a demonstration of the ammonia product.
Keynote Thursday, October 23
8:30 to 9:30 am
KEY2
“No Way Back”
Chief Jeff Johnson, Fire Chief (Ret),
Tualatin Valley (OR) Fire & Rescue;
CEO, Western Fire Chiefs Association
We are amid an unprecedented confluence of
an economic reset, technology revolution and
dramatic rethink of how healthcare is provided
to our customers. All these factors are forcing
our industry to alter how we provide our services. While some are
anxious to return to the way it was...I believe there's is No Way Back.
HAZ12 Lighting Strikes Twice: A Case Study of Two Fuel Tanker
Roll-over Responses in the Same General Location
Erik John Ricardo, CEM, CHMM, CES, Double Barrel Environmental
Services Inc.;
Dean Matsuoka CHMP, Double Barrel Environmental Services Inc.
October 23
1:30-3:00
The presentation will provide a case study analysis of two separate
responses to fuel tanker roll-overs that occurred in approximately the
same location within an 18-month period. The discussion will include
response tactics employed and specific threats associated with each
response based on site conditions, terrain, location, weather, time of
year and economics. The presentation will highlight some of the incident difficulties including multi-jurisdictional incident command,
prioritization of response objectives, off-site insurance concerns,
hazardous waste accumulation and responder safety. The presentation
concludes with a lessons learned matrix and recommendations for
future responses.
HAZ13 Typical Cargo Tank Components Of A Propane Bobtail
David Sarantopoulos, Area Safety Advisor, AmeriGas,
Western Region;
Jason Aiazzi, District Manager for AmeriGas, NV
October 23
1:30-3:00 pm
The presentation will cover the typical design and safety features of a
propane cargo transport vehicle and will include a bobtail demonstration of those safety features.
HAZ14 TRANSCAER Overview
Dave Buccolo, General Manager, Central California Traction Company;
Ed Chapman, Director Hazardous Materials, BNSF Railway,
Fort Worth, TX;
October 23
1:30-3:00 pm
TRANSCAER® is a national network of volunteers from many organizations who join together to aid in community preparedness planning and
training for emergency responders. Please join us for an overview of
TRANSCAER’s mission, programs and activities in support of emergency
responders.
Sessions at a glance
Date
Class Rm
Start Time End Time
Hours
Class Code
Title
Speaker
10/21/14
A-18
8:00
5:00
8
HAZ01
Haz-Mat Case Studies-Highway
Transportation Incidents
10/21/14
A-20
8:00
5:00
8
HAZ02
Rail Car Review: Toxic & Flammable –
Ed Chapman/Henry Ward/
Can You Handle It? GEAR-ON: Sparks, NV
Dave Buccolo/Joe Nishikida
Union Pacific Railcar Yard
Date
Class Rm
Hours
Class Code
Start Time End Time
Stephen Hermann
Title
Speaker
10/22/14
A-3/4
8:30
10:00
1
KEY1
Opening Session & Welcome
Keynote: Becoming Fully Involved
10/22/14
Hall 1
10:00
5:00
7
EXPO
Exhibit Hall Open
10/22/14
A-18
10:30
12:00
1.5
HAZ03
Setting Organizational Policy: What
Drives Your Fire Ground Science or
Tradition
Steven Knight/Ian Womack
10/22/14
A-19
10:30
12:00
1.5
HAZ04
Petroleum Crude by Rail
Ernie Sirotek
10/22/14
A-20
10:30
12:00
1.5
HAZ05
Natural Gas Transportation Safety
TBD
10/22/14
A-18
1:30
4:00
2.5
HAZ06
Haz-Mat Case Studies-Highway FlammaStephen Hermann
ble Liquid Cargo Tanks
HAZ07
Session has been moved to FSR18
2.5
HAZ08
Alternative Fuel Response
Considerations
Hours
Class Code
10/22/14
A-20
1:30
4:00
Date
Class Rm
10/23/14
A-3/4
8:30
9:30
1
KEY2
No Way Back
10/23/14
Hall 1
9:30
2:00
4.5
EXPO
Exhibit Hall Open
10/23/14
A-18
10:00
12:00
2
HAZ09
10/23/14
A-19
10:00
12:00
2
HAZ10
10/23/14
A-20
10:00
12:00
2
HAZ11
10/23/14
A-18
1:30
3:00
1.5
HAZ12
10/23/14
A-19
1:30
3:00
1.5
HAZ13
10/23/14
A-20
1:30
3:00
1.5
HAZ14
Start Time End Time
Kelvin Cochran
Ken Rost
Title
Haz-Mat Case Studies-Railroad
Derailments
Crude Oil Transportation: An Emerging
Regional and National Threat
Ammonia Tanker Truck Safety
Lighting Strikes Twice: A Case Study of
Two Fuel Tanker Rollover Responses in
the Same General Location
Typical Cargo Tank Components of a
Propane Bobtail
TRANSCAER Overview
Speaker
Jeff Johnson
Stephen Hermann
Jim Powell
Joe Ennes
Erik Ricardo/Dean Matsuoka
David Sarantopoulos/
Jason Aiazzi
Dave Buccolo; Ed Chapman
Registration Location
Nevada LEPC HAZMAT Registration
$195.00 Nevada HAZMAT Conference Package
(Grant funding provided by SERC)
To qualify for the $195.00 conference rate, you must be
sponsored by a Nevada LEPC through a current Hazardous
Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) grant. More
information can be obtained at www.fireshowsreno.com or
by calling 1-800-632-7489.
Classes: Attendees must attend only HazMat sessions to
qualify for grant reimbursement.
Registration will be located at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center inside of the main Exhibit Hall—Hall 1A
General Registration—Conference and Exhibits
Tuesday, Oct 21
7:00 am—5:00 pm
Wednesday, Oct 22
7:00 am—5:00 pm
Thursday, Oct 23
7:00 am—1:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Hours
Wed., Oct 22
Thurs., Oct 23
10:00 am—5:00 pm
9:30 am—2:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Open
Exhibit Hall Open
Meals: There are no meals included with this registration.
Special Events
Mail or Fax Method of Registration
1. Please complete the registration form and mail
or fax it to
FireShowsReno
Mailing address: PO Box 11856, Reno, NV 89510
Fax number is: 775-331-3637
If payment is made with a purchase order or check, the
payment must be received within two weeks of registration unless other arrangements are made. Please
call our office at 1-800-632-7489 or our local number
at 775-331-1216.
For ONLINE Registration
1. Register online at www.fireshowsreno.com. Once
you enter the registration portal, select Nevada LEPC
HazMat
2. Enter the attendee information and select the sessions for the Nevada HAZMAT LEPC Program. The
online registration system will guide you through the
process.
3. A confirming email will be sent back to the
attendee.
4. A payment of $195.00 per attendee must be indicated at the time of registration. Attendees may pay
by check, purchase order or credit card (VISA, M/C/
AMEX or Discover.)
Classes and times are subject to change without notice.
Please check our website for up-to-date information.
www.fireshowsreno.com
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Atlantis Hotel—Grand 4 Ballroom
5:30-7:00 pm
$10.00 per person
This is a fun event to kick off the
6th Annual
Chili Cook-off
conference. Plan to attend!
“End of the Day”
Networking Reception
Wednesday, October 22
Atlantis Hotel
Grand 4 Ballroom
5:00 - 6:30 pm
Food ● Fun ● Door Prizes
Host Hotel Information
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
Hotel Rate: $65.00 for an Atrium or Dolphin Tower Room
Resort fee of $12 per day + 13% Room Tax
Group Code: SFIRE14
Cut-Off Date: Monday, Sept. 29, 2014
3800 S. Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89502
For Reservations: 1-800-723-6500
Use of Fitness Center ● Unlimited local and 800/Toll Free Calls ● Inroom coffee service ● Boarding pass printing services ● In-room
wired or wireless high speed internet ● Complimentary shuttle service available between the hotel and the Reno-Tahoe International
Airport from 4:30 am to 12 midnight. FREE PARKING AT THE HOTEL.
NEVADA LEPC Members Registration Form
One Registration Form Per Attendee
Last Name ________________________________ First________________________________
Conference Fees:
Department_________________________________________ Rank _____________________
Registration for Nevada LEPC
Members is $195.00
Address ______________________________________________________________________
City ___________________________________________ State_________ Zip_____________
Best phone number to reach you __________________________________________________
Fax Number _______________________ Email _________________________________________
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
LEPC County _____________________
May we share your contact information to our 2014 Exhibitors:
Registration includes
● Three-day HAZMAT conference
sessions held on Tues-Wed-Thurs
● All General Keynote Sessions
● Exhibit Hall Pass
_____Yes ____No
LEPC Registration Procedures
Mail or Fax Method of Registration
1. Please complete this form and mail or fax it to the FireShowsReno. Mailing address: PO Box 11856, Reno, NV 89510
Fax number is: 775-331-3637
2. If payment is made with a purchase order or check, the payment must be received within two weeks of registration unless other arrangements are made.
Please call our office at 775-331-1216.
For ONLINE Registration
1. Register online at www.fireshowsreno.com. Once you enter the registration portal, select Nevada LEPC HazMat
2. Enter the attendee information and select the sessions for the Nevada HAZMAT LEPC Program. The online registration system will guide you through the process.
3. A confirming email will be sent back to the attendee.
4. A payment of $195.00 per attendee must be indicated at the time of registration. Attendees may pay by check, purchase order or credit card (VISA, M/C
AMEX or Discover.)
Payment Information
Payment Information:
_____ Check
_____ P.O. Purchase Orders must be received by Oct. 10, 2014.
_____ Credit Card (Visa, M/C , AMEX, Discover)
Card Number ___________________________________
Exp. Date ______________ CVV Code ______________
Cancellation Policy
Special Needs Accommodation
Cancellations must be sent in
writing to FireShowsReno via fax or
email. All cancellations must be
received before October 10, 2014.
After October 10, the registration
fee is non-refundable.
Please contact us at 775-331-1216 if
you require disability-related accommodations during the event. All of our programs
are accessible to persons with disabilities.
Amount to be billed $__________________
Send payment to:
FireShowsReno
PO Box 11856
Reno, NV 89510
Signature_______________________________________
Billing Information
Fax Registration to:
775-331-3637
For questions:
1-800-632-7489
Address ________________________________________
City ______________________ St______ Zip_________
Nevada HAZMAT LEPC Session Selections
Please put a "X" next to the class
number you are signing up to attend.
Location of Sessions
● All HAZMAT sessions(HAZ01-HAZ14)
will be held at the Reno-Sparks
Convention Center.
● General Keynote Sessions
(KEY1 and KEY2) will be held at the
Reno-Sparks Convention Center.
TUESDAY OCT 21
HAZ01
HAZ02
KEY1
WEDNESDAY OCT 22
HAZ06
KEY2
HAZ03
HAZ04
HAZ05
HAZ08
H
THURSDAY OCT 23
HAZ12
HAZ09
HAZ13
HAZ10
HAZ14
HAZ11
HAZMAT Program Registration…………………………$195.00
is eligible for reimbursement