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"This was very much what I wanted for my responders (and myself) to see and hear. This class HAS changed our standard procedures for vehicle fire suppression."
---Fire Chief

E85 (Ethanol-based fuels) and Alternative Fuels) Awareness and Safety

Worldwide pressure on industry and consumers has driven the demand for cleaner, more economical fuels sources.  One of the more successful industries born out of this demand is E85, a blend of ethanol and gasoline.  The more evident perk from E85 is its cost effectiveness.  The perks are noticed in the wallet, while not quite as evident are the perils associated with E85 and alternative fuels if they are treated the same as gasoline.

There are scores of other alternative fuels not only on the market, but under development, and scarier yet, under development in backyards!  These can include propane, bio diesel, hydrogen, electricity, methanol, and p-series fuels.  E85 and many of these alternative fuels and technology are not like yesterday’s fuels.  Although sought after for their financial benefits, these alternative fuels pose special hazards much different than traditional petroleum products.  Those involved in current or future storage, handling, transportation, or incident response to E85 or alternative fuels must be educated for awareness, safety, and response.

"This is one of the most informative classes I have taken in my career"
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--Colorado State Patrol

Participants will become engaged in this dynamic, interactive and hands-on 8-hour training seminar while learning safety, awareness, and response techniques to some of the most prevalent fuels on the market and in our backyards.  Topics discussed will include, but not be limited to:

Alternative fuels today and tomorrow (Lawful and unlawful)
E85 – Safe handling, storage, awareness, and response
Physical properties of ethanol and E85
Monitoring and surveillance tactics
Response considerations, tactics and practical application
Demonstration and hands-on with alternative fuels


Students who successfully complete the course will be awarded a certificate of completion from Signet North America. 

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