Training Guide to Ethanol Emergency Response

The Training Guide to Ethanol Emergency Response, developed by the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), is a comprehensive, free program with self-paced online courses, instructor-led seminars, and webinars designed for first responders, hazmat teams, and safety personnel to handle incidents involving ethanol and ethanol-blended fuels. The program covers the unique chemical properties of ethanol, transportation/transfer risks, firefighting foam principles (emphasizing alcohol-resistant types), health/safety, and pre-planning for facilities, offering materials like PowerPoint, videos, and guides in English and Spanish.

Key Components & Topics:

Online Training: A self-paced course on ethanolresponse.com covering all modules.

Seminar & Webinar Series: Instructor-led sessions for in-depth learning, with "Train the Trainer" options available

Reviewed for Relevancy: 2026.