Norfolk Southern Railroad Training Event - April 30 to May 2, 2024

Norfolk Southern is conducting a free hands-on training session called "Railroad 101" from April 30 to May 2, 2024, in Alexandria, VA. The training covers topics like safety around the railroad, rail shipping documents, locomotive emergencies, and more. Emergency responders including fire departments, law enforcement, and hazmat response teams are encouraged to attend. Participants can register for the course by contacting Paul Williams. Additionally, an advanced course on Responding to Railroad Emergencies will be offered on May 1, focusing on hazmat emergencies, response tactics, and site safety. Attendees are advised to bring sturdy leather work boots and necessary PPE.

• Training Event
• Railroad 101
• Norfolk Southern
• Safety Training
• Emergency Responders

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1. Apr. 30 Apr. 30 - - May 2, May 2, 2024 2024 Multiple Multiple Sessions Sessions Tues & Thur. Tues & Thur. Railroad 101 Contact Paul Williams Paul.williams2@nscorp.com 540-520-8493 Norfolk Southern is coming to town to provide FREE hands Norfolk Southern is coming to town to provide FREE hands- -on training with NS Safety Train. This free training includes these topics: with NS Safety Train. This free training includes these topics: on training Safety Around the Railroad Safety Around the Railroad Understanding Rail Shipping Understanding Rail Shipping Documents Documents Rail car & Tank Car Rail car & Tank Car Identification Identification Tank Car Valves & Fittings Tank Car Valves & Fittings Locomotive Emergencies Locomotive Emergencies Railroad Emergencies Railroad Emergencies Procedures Procedures AskRail Mobile App AskRail Mobile App

2. For Event Information Contact: Contact: Paul Williams Paul.williams2@nscorp.com 540-520-8493 WHO: WHO: Emergency responders should attend including fire departments, law enforcement, emergency medical services, hazmat response teams, emergency management personnel, military, homeland security, shippers, & customers WHAT: WHAT: WHEN: WHEN: Railroad 101 Two classes per day, Apr. 30 & May 2 Morning class only May 1 Apr. 30- May 2, 2024 WHERE: WHERE: 1000 South Van Dorn St., Alexandria, VA REGISTRATION: REGISTRATION: Register for the RR101 course by going to TRANSCAER | Hazmat Training Events

3. For Event Information or Questions Contact Paul Williams Paul.williams2@nscorp.com 540-520-8493 Participants should bring sturdy leather work boots with Participants should bring sturdy leather work boots with a defined heel. a defined heel. No open No open- -toe footwear permitted. toe footwear permitted. Bring additional PPE as required by your employer. Bring additional PPE as required by your employer. Norfolk Southern provides emergency preparedness training to first responders as part of TRANSCAER (Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response), a nationwide program that assists communities prepare for and respond to a hazardous materials transportation incident.

4. Responding To Railroad Emergencies Contact Paul Williams Paul.williams2@nscorp.com 540-520-8493 Advanced Advanced May 1 May 1 2024 2024 Norfolk Southern is offering a new course designed to build upon our Norfolk Southern is offering a new course designed to build upon our RR101 introductory training course. The new Responding to Railroad RR101 introductory training course. The new Responding to Railroad Emergencies will focus on the below topics and more: Emergencies will focus on the below topics and more: The D.E.C.I.D.E. Process The D.E.C.I.D.E. Process Response Objectives & Tactics Response Objectives & Tactics 9 Stages of a Hazmat Emergency 9 Stages of a Hazmat Emergency Develop & Execute the Plan Develop & Execute the Plan Chemical and Physical Properties Chemical and Physical Properties Offensive Tactics Offensive Tactics Site Assessment & Safety Site Assessment & Safety Tank Car Capping Kits Tank Car Capping Kits Tank Car/Container Assessment Tank Car/Container Assessment First Responder Mobile Apps First Responder Mobile Apps

5. For Event Information Contact: Paul Williams Paul.williams2@nscorp.com 540-520-8493 WHO: WHO: This is an advanced class intended for Haz Mat Technicians, command personnel and those that will be required to respond and determine tactics, resources, and personnel required when responding to a large railroad hazmat emergency. WHAT: WHAT: Responding to Railroad Emergencies WHEN: WHEN: May 2, 2024. Class starts daily at 9:00am WHERE: WHERE: 1000 Van Dorn St., Alexandria, VA REGISTRATION: REGISTRATION: Register for this advanced course by going to TRANSCAER | Hazmat Training Events

6. For Event Information or Questions Contact: Contact: Paul Williams Paul.williams2@nscorp.com 540-520-8493 Participants should bring sturdy leather work boots with Participants should bring sturdy leather work boots with a defined heel. a defined heel. No open No open- -toe footwear permitted. toe footwear permitted. Bring additional PPE as required by your employer. Bring additional PPE as required by your employer. Norfolk Southern provides emergency preparedness training to first responders as part of TRANSCAER (Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response), a nationwide program that assists communities prepare for and respond to a hazardous materials transportation incident.