Cold Weather Ice-Oil Spill Response Training

Canadian National is pleased to extend an invitation to attend the Cold Weather Ice – Oil Spill Response Training in Traverse City, MI in conjunction with the 2023 No-Spills Conference!

We will be holding three, one day duration courses providing classroom and hands-on training from February 13-15, 2023.

Available training spots are based on a first come, first serve basis, and limited to 50 people. Please sign up on the TRANSCAER web page at:
Oil and Ice Training ***No Spills Conference | TRANSCAER  

Schedule/Location
Registration and coffee 7:00AM
Class will be held from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM, Monday, February 13th - Wednesday February 15th
Class location is 610 Woodmere Ave, Traverse City, MI 49684 (Traverse City District Area Library)
*Lunch is provided
 
Course Details

• Students will be in the classroom for the morning reviewing response concepts, strategies and reviewing case studies.
• The afternoon session will be on the ice utilizing various hand tools and equipment.  Warm clothing suitable for on ice conditions is a requirement along with a USCG approved PFD (Mustang suit, float coat, work vest etc). 

•  Training will focus on the unique tactical, safety, and recovery options that can occur with cold weather-related incidents.  Participants will review and practice the safe and effective response to an oil release in sub-freezing conditions.

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If you know of any neighboring fire departments or mutual aid partners who would also benefit from this training, please pass along this information.

Additional questions about this training?
Contact: kenneth.collins@cn.ca