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 25 attendees per day and is offered free of charge.
Contact Taylor Munday at tmunday@iafc.org with any questions.
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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