PROPANE INDUSTRY RESPONDERS’ CONFERENCESeptember 17 - 18, 2014

Bailey Education Foundation, Owasso, Oklahoma

LEARNING TOOLS All registered attendees will receive copies of an educational propane autogas brochure and Propane Emergencies: Third Edition, the accompanying Facilitator’s Guide, and the Propane Emergencies Marketer Outreach Toolkit (all on disc).

PROPANE AUTOGAS

A Safe, Economical, and Environmentally Friendly Option for Fleet Vehicles

PROPANE AUTOGAS

A Safe, Economical, and Environmentally Friendly Option for Fleet Vehicles

PROPANE INDUSTRY RESPONDERS’ CONFERENCE

With the establishment of the Propane Emergencies Program in 1998, the propane industry has dedicated more than 5 million

propane professionals.

The Propane Industry Responders’ Conference is an opportunity for attendees to learn from the propane safety experts, who will be sharing safety information and techniques, as well as their own experiences in this industry.

WHO SHOULD ATTENDThe session will be valuable for anyone involved with propane-related emergency and incident response activities, including:

EVENT ADDRESS

LODGING

OUR TOP PRIORITY The propane industry is committed to the safety and well-being of our nation’s first responders and the public.

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

Bailey Education Foundation 10502 N. 110 E. Ave, Owasso, OK. 918-272-0035

• Propane professionals who coordinate with their local fire services. • Senior fire service and hazmat team trainers. • Heavy-duty towing and recovery professionals specializing in hazmat recovery. • Law enforcement hazmat personnel.

Candlewood Suites Owasso 11699 E 96th St N, Owasso, 74055 ph.918-272-4334 Hampton Inn & Suites Owasso 9009 N 121st East Ave, Owasso, 74055 ph.918-609-6700 TownePlace Suites by Marriott North Owasso 9355 N Owasso Expy, Owasso, 74055 ph.918-376-4400

PROPANE INDUSTRY RESPONDERS’ CONFERENCE

AGENDA:September 17, 20147:00 – 8:00 A.M. BREAKFAST AND REGISTRATION

8:00 – 8:30 A.M. WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS

8:30 – 9:30 A.M. PROPANE EMERGENCIES PROGRAM OVERVIEW

9:30 – 10:00 A.M. PROPANE PROPERTIES/CONTAINERS & APPURTANCES

10:00 – 10:15 A.M. BREAK

2:30 – 5:00 P.M. PRACTICAL ROTATIONS

5:00 – 6:30 P.M. RECEPTION & NETWORKING

(Drink tickets to benefit the Oklahoma Firefighter's Burn Camp)

Dan Salts, Stuart Flatow, Richard Hess, and Larry Snodgrass

Dennis Cruise

11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. FIELD TRIP TO ST. JOHN'S - OWASSO

Steven Rush

12:00 – 1:00 P.M. LUNCH

1:00 – 1:30 P.M. TACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR FIREFIGHTERS HANDLING PROPANE EMERGENCIES

Mark Holloway

10:15 – 11:00 A.M. IDENTIFYING HAZARDS AND REDUCING RISK

Ghent, West Virginia Explosion Investigation - Dennis Cruise

1:30 – 2:00 P.M. PROPANE AUTOGAS: WHAT FIRST RESPONDERS NEED TO KNOW

Stuart Flatow

2:00 – 2:15 P.M. BREAK

2:15 – 2:30 P.M. OUTLINE OF DAY 1 PRACTICAL ROTATIONS & GROUP ASSIGNMENTS

Towing & Recovery Demonstration

Leak Mitigation

Bobtail Walkaround

Walkthrough Transport Trailer

Autogas Demon / Dispenser / Ride & Drive

PROPANE INDUSTRY RESPONDERS’ CONFERENCE

AGENDA:September 18, 2014

7:00 – 8:00 A.M. REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST

UNIFIED INCIDENT COMMAND / WHO'S IN CHARGE?

NORTH LAS VEGAS FIRE PRESENTATION

FST FLAMMABLE GAS EMERGENCIES

Dennis Cruise

Mark Holloway

8:15 – 9:15 A.M.

9:15 – 10:15 A.M.

1:00 – 5:00 P.M

8:00 – 8:15 A.M. OPENING REMARKS

Live Fire Evolutions

Firefighter Certification

"Successful completion of the classroom and live fire exercises fulfills fire control components of NFPA 472, NFPA 1081, NFPA 1001, Chapter 6.3.1, 6.3.1 (B), 6.3.3, 6.3.3(B), and OSHA 1910.120(q). This course will meet the requirements for fire Fighter II certification." CLEET

“This class has been accredited by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training for 16 hours of mandatory continuing education credit. Regarding any law enforcement concepts, practices, methods, techniques, products, or devices as might be taught, promoted, or otherwise espoused in outside schools or seminars, there is no intent, expressed or implied, that ‘accreditation’ indicates or in any way conveys ‘CLEET approval’ of such concepts, practices, methods, techniques, products, or devices, unless such approval is explicitly stated by CLEET.”

For more information, please contact the Oklahoma Propane Gas Association at 405-424-1775 or opga@rhess.com.

12:00 – 1:00 P.M. LUNCH

ADDITIONAL TACTICAL FOR FLAMMABLE GAS EMERGENCIES & SAFETY BRIEFING10:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M

Fire Service Training Staff

10:15 – 10:30 A.M. BREAK

PROPANE INDUSTRY RESPONDERS’ CONFERENCE

INSTRUCINSTRUCTORS

DENNIS CRUISEDennis Cruise came to the propane industry from a law enforcement career in Virginia which spanned from 1977-2006. During that period of time Dennis was a DOT Inspections and Hazmat Officer from 1991 – 2006 and has 14 years experience in roadside inspections and compliance with DOT regulations. Dennis also worked as a Hazardous Materials Technician and continues to provide instruction for the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, Virginia Department of Fire Programs and the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. Dennis is recognized by the Virginia Department of Fire Programs and by the West Virginia Fire Commission as an adjunct instructor in Propane Emergencies Training.

TROY BARNETTTroy Barnett is an Arizona native and has lived in Sierra Vista for 50 years. He has worked for Barnett’s Towing and Barnett’s Propane full time since 1981. Troy grew up with the business and rode with his father, Roger, on a regular routine. At the age of 5, Troy had to ride along with some ambulance drivers in the tow truck. No one was available to drive the tow truck. Troy told the driv- ers where and how to hook up the vehicle. As the call was completed Roger arrived and confirmed a proper hook up. He is president of Arizona Professional Towing and Recovery Association. Troy was elected to the Board of Directors and is the current 1st Vice President of the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Troy currently holds a certifica- tion of Level III from the Towing and Recovery Association of America. This Level is Master Tower/Heavy Recovery Specialist. Troy was the first in Arizona to receive this certification. He is also WreckMaster certified Level 45 and was Honored in 2002 for Top Ten WreckMasters of the Year.

MARK HOLLOWAYMark Holloway is Manager of Safety for AmeriGas Propane. He also serves as Fire Chief of the West I-10 Fire Department in Katy, Texas. Mark began his career in transportation in 1983, and has worked in oil field, heavy haul and hazardous materials. In his position as Manager of Safety for AmeriGas, Mark’s responsibilities include regulatory compliance, training/education, accident/ incident Investigation and emergency response. Mark’s background in emergency services includes Fire Service (1987); Emergency Medical Technician B (2000); Emergency Response Specialist (2001); Emergency Medical Dispatcher (2004); Assistant Chief (2006); Fire Chief (2011); and as instructor in varies fields.

STUART FLATOWStuart Flatow is Vice President of Safety and Training for the Propane Education & Research Council. Stuart joined the Propane Council in 2000. As Vice President for Safety & Training, Stuart serves the propane industry by managing the development, distribution, and evaluation of various initiatives related to training and educating the propane workforce, propane consumers, and first responders on propane safety that include a multi-million dollar computer-based workforce training e-Learning program, a comprehensive consumer safety education campaign, and an award winning Propane Emergencies Program geared toward the first responder community.

Registration Form

Propane Industry Responders’ Conference Owasso, OK

September 17 & 18, 2014 Organization or Company Name __________________________________________________________ Your Name ___________________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip _________________________________________________________________________ Phone __________________________________ E-mail _______________________________________

Fire District/Department

Law Enforcement

Towing and Recovery

Propane Marketer

Other (specify) ___________________________

Name(s) of those attending __________________________________________ _________________________________________ __________________________________________ _________________________________________ __________________________________________ _________________________________________

Mail the completed registration form to: Oklahoma Propane Gas Association 4200 North Lindsay Ave.

Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Phone: 405.424.1775

Email: opga@rhess.com Fax: 405.424.1781

Attendees are responsible for any lodging or travel expenses.

Course Registration: NO REGISTRATION FEE

Registration deadline: September 12, 2013 Breakfast and lunch are provided each day. Space is limited and on a first-come basis.