Course Information
This course prepares operations-level responders to safely identify, assess, and manage propane emergencies through practical instruction, hands-on training, and realistic scenarios. Participants gain the skills and confidence to recognize hazards, use gas detection meters, and apply appropriate mitigation strategies.
This program is ideal for the fire and hazmat leader seeking to meet evolving national standards and enhance their agency's readiness for propane emergencies.
The class is limited to 15 attendees and is offered free of charge.
Contact Taylor Munday at tmunday@iafc.org with any questions.
Optional Pro Board Certification
Students wishing to seek Pro Board Certification for this course can elect to participate in the evaluation process on November 10, requiring a second day of attendance. There is no fee to the student for Pro Board certification.
Pro Board evaluation is limited to 15 students to ensure all evaluations can be completed in the allotted time. Please indicate on the course registration form if you intend to seek Pro Board Certification.
Students who do not wish to seek Pro Board certification will only need to attend Day One, on November 9.
Prerequisites
Online courses, to be completed on the IAFC Academy before the in-person delivery*:
- Propane Emergencies for Awareness–Level Responders (approximately 2 hours)
- Propane Emergencies for Operations-Level Responders (approximately 3 hours)
*You will need to create an account on the IAFC Academy to complete the prework, if you do not already have one. There is no cost associated with this account and you do not have to be an IAFC member. For help creating your IAFC Academy account contact tmunday@iafc.org.
Background
Propane Awareness Training is a blended online and instructor-led training program developed by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) in partnership with the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) to strengthen fire service preparedness for propane-related hazardous materials incidents.
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