FIRE • POLICE • MEDICAL HAZ MAT • INDUSTRY • EMA

32nd AnnualMIDWESTHAZARDOUS MATERIALSRESPONSE CONFERENCE

MAY 1 & 2, 2020NORTHBROOK HILTON HOTEL2855 NORTH MILWAUKEE AVENORTHBROOK, IL

The 32nd Annual Midwest Hazardous Materials ResponseConference features the very best in both formal and infor-mal education. This conference is a premiere event forresponders!

There are dynamic main program presentations and work-shops presented by experienced instructors. You canchoose your own schedule to match your interests.

Experience two full days packed with haz mat and terror-ism response training! This is a unique opportunity to learnfrom the best instructors in the country. Enjoy first-classtraining in an interesting and informative environment!

REGISTRATIONThe registration process can only be completed onlineat www.emerysafety.com. You can download the con-ference brochure and make your workshop selectionsbefore starting the registration process. Detailedinstructions for paying your registration by either creditcard or check are on the website.

The registration process has been updated so makesure that you read the online instructions carefullybefore you start your registration. You may also registerand pay for groups online.

Please note that if you pay by check your registrationwill not actually be entered until payment is received.Make checks payable to Emery & Associates, Inc. Allpayments by check must be received by March 15,2020. Registration forms cannot be accepted by mail,fax or email. The only way to register is online.

Early registration is only $330.00 when paid beforeMarch 15, 2020 ($380.00 if received on or after March15, 2020). There is no registration at the door.Substitutions will be accepted in writing before April 1,2020. There are NO REFUNDS for any reason afterApril 1, 2020 and no refunds for no-show registrants.

Confirmation will be provided at the end of theonline registration process. No confirmations will bemailed. The registration deadline is firm, so you mustget your registration in on time.

Be sure to save a copy of your registration confirmationform because workshop assignments cannot be con-firmed by telephone.

Some workshops have class size limits that will beclosed once the limit is reached. Do not delay to getyour first choice.

HOTEL INFORMATIONThe Northbrook Hilton Hotel is a Four Diamond propertywith excellent amenities. Conference attendees willenjoy complimentary high-speed Internet access in theirguest room. We have reserved a block of rooms to beheld for conference participants until April 15, 2020 at thespecial conference rate of $112.00 for a single or dou-ble/double room. After April 15, 2020, the normal roomrates will apply. The hotel fills up quickly so be sure tomake your room reservations today.

HOTEL RESERVATIONSThere are two ways to make your hotel guest room reser-vation. The best way is to use the complete URL link belowfor the conference room block:

https://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/C/CHINBHF-HM2020-20200429/index.jhtml

Or, you can call the Northbrook Hilton directly at (847) 480-7500 with Group Code HM2020.

Northbrook Hilton Hotel2855 North Milwaukee Avenue

Northbrook, IL 60062

TAX DEDUCTIONTax law states certain education related expensesincluding tuition, travel, lodging and meals are taxdeductible if incurred to maintain or improveprofessional skills required in employment. Check withyour tax professional for more specific information.

HMEP GRANT FUNDINGThis conference is eligible for HMEP grant funding.HMEP grant funding can pay for your registration, trav-el expenses and hotel. Contact your Local EmergencyPlanning Committee (LEPC) for information.

CERTIFICATESAnnual refresher training as required under CFR1910.120 (q) can be achieved by attendingconference courses. The employer is responsible forcertifying that presentations qualify for refresher train-ing. Over 12 hours of formal training are offered, plus allthe important after-hours opportunities!

GROUND TRANSPORTATIONContact American Taxi for “suburban” taxi service fromO’Hare to the Hilton ($35 flat fee). The return ride fromthe hotel to O’Hare is also $35 flat fee. Call (800) 244-1177 to prearrange your rides. WARNING: Using a“city” taxi from the taxi line at the airport could cost you2 or 3 times that amount.

AIRPORT INFORMATIONThe Northbrook Hilton is located just 8 miles north ofO’Hare International Airport, which is served by majorairlines. Reasonable airfares are available on most air-lines serving O’Hare. Car rental is readily available at O’Hare through all major rental companies.

MEALSThe registration fee includes all breaks, lunch buffet onFriday, complimentary dinner buffet at the Exhibitor’sParty Friday night and lunch buffet Saturday, plus theattendee packet.

The Friday night Exhibitors’ Party is a conference high-light, featuring a great door prize drawing and entertain-ment. Extra meal tickets will be available for a reducedfee at the conference registration desk.

2021 CONFERENCE DATESThe 33rd Annual Midwest Hazardous MaterialsResponse Conference will be held on April 30 and May1, 2021. Mark your calendar now to join us for overthree decades of outstanding hazardous materials

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SCHEDULE

THURSDAY – April 30, 2020

1:00 PMSmiths Detection Workshop

4:00 PM to 7:00 PMRegistration desk opens in hotel lobby

7:00 PM Welcome reception – Alpine RoomSponsored by CHEMTREC

FRIDAY – May 1, 2020

7:00 AM Registration desk opens in hotel lobby

8:00 AMConference OpeningRick Emery, Conference Chairman

Fourth Generation Agents (FGAs):Response ConsiderationsRyan Miller & Sheila CaviggiolaIn March 2018, Sergei and Yulia Skripal wereexposed to a Fourth Generation Agent (FGA)in Salisbury, England. In January 2019, theUnited States Government released severalguidance documents related FGA hazards,response guidelines, and the medical man-agement of patients. FBI experts will defineNovichok and FGAs, discuss chemical andphysical properties of FGAs, and exploreoperational considerations when responding toincidents involving these agents.

When One Disaster is Not Enough!Bob RoyallOne of the most challenging situations that ajurisdiction can face is "Incidents Within theIncident". Many different Incidents happenedduring Harris County's response to HurricaneHarvey and during the string of major industri-al incidents that happened during theIntercontinental Terminal Company tank farmfire and disastrous oil spill in the Houston ShipChannel.

9:30 AM Morning break.Exhibits open!

10:30 AMEmerging ThreatsChristina BaxterIn the recent past there has been anincreased interest from Pro-ISIS groups in thedevelopment of CBRNE threats and the imple-mentation of attacks. This presentation willfocus on the evolving threat (Opportunistic,Chemical, Biological, Radiological/Nuclear,and Explosive) and how responders mustevolve in response capabilities to meet thesethreats. Recognizing and understanding thethreat and the risk that it poses is critical todetermining the appropriate response.

The John M. Eversole Endowment

11:30 AMLunch Buffet (Provided) - Sponsored byShellAllgaurer’s Restaurant

1:00 PMWorkshop # 1 2:30 PM Afternoon break 3:00 PM Workshop # 2 5:00 PM Exhibitors’ Party

• Complimentary Buffet Dinner!• Door Prizes!

8:00 PMHospitality Suite - Alpine RoomSponsored by Smiths Detection

8:00 AM Workshop # 3

9:30 AMMorning break

10:00 AM Workshop # 4

11:30 AM Lunch Buffet (Provided) - Sponsored byShellAllgaurer’s Restaurant 12:30 PM Workshop # 5 2:30 PM Afternoon break 3:00 PM Workshop # 6 4:30 PM Conference concludes.Certificates of Attendance awarded to all whoattend the entire conference.

SATURDAY – MAY 2, 2020

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Taping and flash photography of Main Programs and workshops is strict-ly prohibited. Taping of displays and demonstrations permitted with aself-contained power supply.

The National Institute of Environmental HealthSciences has provided a grant to help defray the costof conference expenses. This grant helps keep yourregistration fee lower. We appreciate the support ofNIEHS and thank OAI, Inc. for administering this grant.

WORKSHOP #11:00 PM FRIDAY

1A – Hazard Assessment for Multi-HazardScenarios (Mann & Opolka)This session addresses the testing and qualificationof garments and ensembles necessary for protec-tion in multi-hazard scenarios. Several actual sce-narios will be reviewed and discussed for properselection. Upon completion of this session the par-ticipant will be able to identify tools (and resources)to aid in the multi-hazard assessment process andspecify the criteria for a proper multi-hazardassessment. (90 minutes)

1B - Advanced Science to HazMat/WMDResponse (Matthew)This presentation uses data from our responsetechnologies required of Type I and Type II HazMatTeams with primary focus on associating and align-ing technologies into a Risk-Based Responseprocess. Participants will be offered data from fieldclassification and identification technologies foranalysis with each scenario offering discrepanciesto be resolved. Special focus will be put on how topresent technical information from our detectiontechnologies in street terms so shared understand-ings can be obtained. Responders interested inevaluating the decision-making process developedfor the new Advanced Science course at the NFAwill benefit from this workshop. Competencies forHazardous Materials Technicians with an AdvancedMonitoring and Detection Specialty (NFPA 472:Chapter 19) are aligned with this workshop.Understand the need for technologies in providingdata for the science component of Risk-BasedResponse. Assess the appropriate capabilities,application and limitations of classification and iden-tification technologies aligned with Chapter 19 ofNFPA 472. Learn three “Do’s” and three “Don’ts”when briefing decision makers at a HazMat/WMDincident. [90 minutes]

1C - Mitigating Impacts from HazmatDerailments: Anhydrous AMMONIA and MIBK(Ruesch, Thompson & Houdyshell)The goal of this session is to expand awareness ofrisk-based response concepts, application of theincident command system (ICS), and share lessonslearned from recent train derailment incidents. Thesession will include presentations by (and discus-sions with) first responders who directly deal withincidents, including Canadian Pacific RR, UnionPacific RR, and US EPA Region 5. Case Study #1:Carrington (ND) Anhydrous Ammonia Derailment –

This case study explores field techniques used dur-ing response to leaking anhydrous ammoniacaused by a derailment in blizzard conditions.Discussion will be centered on first response chal-lenges and learned techniques that are readilyaccessible and feasible to mitigate leaking inhala-tion hazards. Case Study #2: Dupo (IL) MethylIsobutyl Ketone Derailment/Fire – This case studyhighlights the importance of ‘second and third circleresponders’ in preventing downstream environmen-tal impacts during a tank car derailment ensued byfire. It will also detail how surface transportationagencies are developing the capabilities necessaryto effectively fit into and operate and work togetherunder the National Incident Management System(NIMS). [90 minutes]

1D - First Due to Railroad Incidents andRailroad Tank Car Leak Mitigation – Part 1(Allen & Day)This presentation covers basic safety for firstresponders when responding to railroadincidents/emergencies to include tank car identifica-tion, how to read a train consist and what to expectfrom railroad personnel. The practical portion usesCanadian National’s recently updated domemobileto cover basic tank car nomenclature to include thedifferent types of valves and fittings on rail cars,leak points, securing leaks and emergency cappingkit applications. Participants will use the Midlandand C Kits to actually mitigate leaks. Part 1 of a 2-part workshop. [90 minutes]

1E - CBRNResponder: Common OperatingPicture Solution for CBRN Threats – Part 1(Stellar & Duling)CBRNResponder is a secure, web-based platformfor CBRN incident data sharing and multi-hazardevent management. CBRNResponder integrateswith federal assets and incorporates national-levelpolicy guidance, providing a one-stop shop for allCBRN planning, preparedness, and operationaltools and resources. It is sponsored by FEMA andother federal partners and is provided as a freeservice to all state, local, tribal, and territorial emer-gency response organizations. Over 8,500 usersand 1,600 organizations from all 50 states useCBRNResponder. In a recent use case, a JointHazards Assessment Team (JHAT) usedCBRNResponder to monitor for threats at the 2019BMW Classic Professional Golf Tournament at theMedinah Country Club in DuPage County, Illinois.This session will focus on ChemResponder, theHAZMAT component of CBRNResponder.Participants will engage in an interactive tabletop-style exercise to explore how ChemResponder canclose capability gaps identified in historical hazmatoperations and discuss implications for the future ofchemical incident response. Guided by an exercisescenario developed by the Interagency Modelingand Atmospheric Assessment Center (IMAAC), par-ticipants will rapidly create a common-operating pic-ture using ChemResponder features like real-timedata collection via the mobile application, respondertracking, GIS file capabilities, facility informationmanagement, and drawing tools. Part 1 of a 2-partworkshop. [90 minutes]

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CF Industries Training Unit

1F - Advanced PropaneIQ- Live leaks andHands-On Course – Part 1 (Naff)This course is designed to update students andbuild on thyeir knowledge to cover other largertanks. It is intended to refresh and thoroughlyreview the concepts of understanding the behaviorof propane, terminology and application of valvesand adaptors found in the Propane EmergencyResponse Kits A/B. This class also includes hands-on leak control counter measures using customprops designed to simulate real leaks on Bobtails,transports, railcars and bulk storage tanks. Reviewthe safe use and procedures based on advancedpropane behaviors and hydrometer demonstration.Covers Bobtail, transport and bulk storage featuresand valving, Bobtail Walkthrough (If available), tankfill procedure, liquid withdraw/Sherwood, railcar fea-tures and valving, BLEVE and Hands-On practicalscenarios. Part 1 of a 2-part workshop. [90 minutes]

1G - Hybrid Decon - Modern DecontaminationTechniques (Collings)Threats have evolved. Decon hasn't. Until now.This workshop will present the latest developmentsin decontamination methods with a focus on HybridDecon. New technology recently developed by theDepartment of Defense is now available to firstresponders and other agencies, and a new tech-nique known as Hybrid Decon can simplify manycommon HazMat situations while providing highermargin of safety than traditional methods. Thiscourse will include chemical demonstrations andhands-on training on the set up and operation of ahybrid decontamination line. Part 1 of a 2-partworkshop. [90 minutes]

WORKSHOP #23:00 PM FRIDAY

2A - Responding to a WMD Event: FBIPerspective (Young, Caviggiola & Miller)The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is thenation’s lead investigative agency for preventingand responding to acts of terrorism. The FBI'sHazMat and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)programs form a complex, comprehensive, andintegrated assortment of response, investigative,and evidence collection capabilities. Members ofFBI Chicago's WMD Program and HazardousEvidence Response Team (HERT), as well as theFBI Laboratory Division's Technical HazardousResponse Unit (THRU) will provide a comprehen-sive briefing on the FBI HazMat/WMD capabilities

and how the FBI can work with local respondersduring a WMD event, as well as a hands-on practi-cal exercise to demonstrate best practices. [90 min-utes]

2B – Scenario-Based Training - Running Out ofIdeas (Rudner)Scenario-based training has become the most com-mon way of training response teams to worktogether. However, the challenges that are alwayspresent include: the same ideas, little variation, lackof realism, and not setting attainable goals.Through a series of questions and discussions, theclass will be guided through the obstaclesdescribed and help you to develop more effectivewhole-skill exercises and drills to improve yourteam and the others that respond with you. [90 min-utes]

2C – Case Studies: AB Specialties SiliconeExplosion/Fire Response and Beach ParkAmmonia Spill Response (Haag, Johnson &Mendez)On Friday, May 3, 2019 (the first night of last year’sconference!), a catastrophic and fatal explosionoccurred at the AB Specialties plant in Waukegan,Illinois. The blast was felt over 20 miles away anddebris was found over a mile from the site.Numerous state, local and federal authoritiesresponded to assist the Waukegan FireDepartment’s response to the incident. This casestudy will provide an overview of the incident com-mand and coordination among agencies participat-ing in the response. The initial environmentalresponse activities and transition to USEPA over-sight of cleanup activity both on and off-site will bepresented along with challenges associated with airmonitoring. Finally, the transition from Federal(USEPA) to State (Illinois EPA) oversight of a long-term cleanup plan will be provided. At around 4:25a.m. on April 25, 2019, a large release of anhy-drous ammonia occurred on Green Bay Road atClarendon St. in Beach Park, Illinois. The releaseimpacted numerous citizens, emergency respon-ders and health care professionals receiving theinjured at hospitals. The initial environmentalresponse activities (air monitoring) and oversight ofcleanup activity at the spill location will be present-ed by US EPA. In addition, ATSDR will present apublic health perspective including health concernsabout ammonia exposure relative to the timeline ofthe incident along with the response by theCDC/ATSDR/Lake County Health Department rela-tive to residents, first responders and hospitals.

Methods to assess levels of exposure will be high-lighted with lessons learned along with next steps.[90 minutes]

2D - First Due to Railroad Incidents andRailroad Tank Car Leak Mitigation - Part 2 (Allen& Day)Part 2 of a 2-part workshop. [90 minutes]

2E - CBRNResponder: Common OperatingPicture Solution for CBRN Threats – Part 2(Stellar & Duling)Part 2 of a 2-part workshop. [90 minutes]

2F - Advanced PropaneIQ- Live leaks andHands-On Course – Part 2 (Naff)Part 2 of a 2-part workshop. [90 minutes]

2G - Hybrid Decon - Modern DecontaminationTechniques – Part 2 (Collings)Part 2 of a 2-part workshop. [90 minutes]

WORKSHOP #38:00 AM SATURDAY

3A - MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY. . . . It's YOU!(Abbott)The presentation focuses on YOU having a MAY-DAY and your response, or your partner. Whetheryou are the victim, partner, backup team, safetyofficer, team leader, or Incident Commander ....what will you do? Each of these positions will bediscussed. Simulations will be presented as what todo. Simulations will be presented as you play differ-ent roles in their response. [90 minutes]

3B - Fentanyl: From Bulk to Trace (Frunzi &Tyszkiewicz)This workshop utilizes exercises designed to teachdetection strategies when faced with white powderthreats from unknown quantities of illicit, potentiallyharmful narcotics and innocuous other materials(excipients, cutting agents, etc.). Situations are sim-ulated which will require standard IR and Ramanidentification techniques working together with tracedetection technology. This workshop reviews dataon “Hit Lists” and confidently determining best-pos-sible results when data has been manipulated withresidual subtraction. The participants will learnproper sampling and analysis techniques of bulkand trace quantity solid and liquid mixtures tospecifically address dangerous narcotics and theFentanyl Crisis. [90 minutes]

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3C - Natural GasIQ (Zientek)Students will discuss the most advanced techniquesand equipment to practice leak tactics and controlmeasures for various types of natural gas line leaksafter looking at a few recent incidents throughout theUS. Students will also learn which techniques aresafe and easy to perform and which techniquesrequire additional resources. Throughout the course,safety considerations will be discussed and will pro-vide a great refresher on air monitoring before, dur-ing, and after a gas line leak. A toolkit will be avail-able to see the latest types of tools and equipmentthat are needed to repair a natural gas line leak. [90minutes]

3D - Transfer of Fuels: From the Tank to theDrum (Monaco)Nationwide on a daily basis one of the most com-mon situations haz mat personnel encounter arefuel leaks and spills on the roadway. When dealingwith these fuels, we are regularly faced with bothcivilian and member complacency, as well as thelack of understanding surrounding their hazards.The presenters will share their experience dealingwith these types of leaks and time-tested “tricks ofthe trade” developed over many years. [90 minutes]

3E - Bread and Butter Hazmat Calls (DuPont &Dufek)In the fire service we refer to room and content andcar fires as “bread and butter” calls. Do we have“bread and butter” hazmat calls? According to theDOT, 60% of transportation incidents are flamma-ble/combustible liquids, and 30% are corrosivematerials. With two hazard classes we have 90% oftransportation incidents. If they are transported, thatmeans they are also produced, stored and used inour response areas. We should be able to respondto these incidents with the same confidence as wedo to a room and contents fire. This class will look atthe chemical and physical properties of these twochemical families, how we already know some of therisks and how the information can be used in a risk-based response. [90 minutes]

3F - Catastrophic Release of TIH Materials, JackRabbit Tests: “So What” (Matthew)This workshop provides specific findings and keyobservations that resulted from the large-scale chlo-rine releases with discussion on its impact on thefirst responder community. Participants will receivecourse materials aligned for a video-based presen-tation to deliver to their first responders. Specialfocus will be offered on how to implement planningand preparedness efforts for a selected target haz-

ard offered by the participants, evaluate MitigationStrategies for Public Protection, assess the accu-racy of the Current ERG Protective ZoneDistances, analyze the effectiveness of plumemodeling data from the Jack Rabbit II trials,assess reliability of first responder instrumentationduring the JRII Trials and apply findings to a spe-cific target hazard. [90 minutes]

3G - Civil Support Team 101 and JHAT(Humphrey, Anderson, Wester & Engelken)Introduction to working with the Illinois NationalGuard's premiere domestic response organization,the 5th Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) CivilSupport Team (CST) and the Joint HazardAssessment Team (JHAT) concept will beexplained as it pertains to special and high-profileevents. [90 minutes]

WORKSHOP #410:00 AM SATURDAY

4A - Tactical TIPS: Challenging theDecontamination Paradigm – New Evidence-Based Tools (Baxter)New and evolving research on the nature of theinteraction of gases, skin, and clothing in opera-tionally relevant timelines provides a basis forrational decision-making by first responders deal-ing with potential casualties in the event of achemical release. This session will provide theusers with the information necessary to maketimely science-based decisions related to skindecontamination. [90 minutes]

4B - HazMat by the Numbers (Hawley)Have you ever wondered what the term vaporpressure actually means? In your haz mat techni-cian class, you may have written down the defini-tion but were you actually taught how to apply thisterm? Learn how vapor pressure and many other“terms” relate to chemical and physical propertiesand how they can impact your health and safety.By truly understanding some simple terms,responders can make PPE decisions, isolationand evacuation decisions and determine theseverity of the event. [90 minutes]

4C – Haz Mat Team Safety Officer (Emery,Rudner, Wiseman & Zientek)The Haz Mat Team Safety Officer is a critical posi-tion and involved in every aspect of an incidentincluding decon, PPE, monitoring, setting controlzones, communications, tactical decisions and

developing the Incident Action Plan. Under NIMS,the HMSO works under the Incident Safety Officerand needs to know all the competencies of aTechnician, plus all the Mission Specific competen-cies and Hazmat Officer competencies. Learn therequirements of the HMSO; evaluate an incidentusing risk-based response, identify safety concerns,how to develop a site-safety plan based on an IAP,conduct safety briefings, enforce the safety plan,monitor actions in controlled zones and identifyhigh-risk conditions. Participants will learn allaspects of the Hazmat Team Safety Officer's job,learn how to evaluate an Incident Action Plan forsafety considerations and communicate potentialissues to the Incident Commander. Participants willuse exercises to self- evaluate their Hazmat TeamSafety Officer quotient. [90 minutes]

4D - Haz Mat Escape Room: WMD (Monaco)A mad scientist has taken The Haz Mat Guys cap-tive and is threatening to release a deadly toxicagent into the heart of New York City. You have 60minutes to unravel the clues to free Bob and Mikeand stop the mad scientist. You will need all theskills you’ve acquired throughout your career tosolve the puzzles - but, be warned: this class isn’t allabout puzzles. If The Haz Mat Guys are saved, asurprise ending will be revealed! [90 minutes]

4E - HazMat/WMD Incident Commander (Matthew& Reed)This course covers the foundational requirementsfor Incident Commander at a HazMat/WMD incidentin alignment with Chapter 10 of NFPA 472. The par-ticipants will demonstrate competency in managinga HazMat/WMD incident through scenario-basedexercises and group activities that will include alarge-scale incident requiring the briefing of anIncident Action Plan (IAP). The scope of the coursewill include focus on transportation and fixed facilityincidents, embracing of ICS principals and haz-ardous materials fundamentals, adopting a Risk-Based Response process to include chemical analy-sis and risk assessment, offer smart practices inbriefing decision makers at haz mat/WMD eventsand exploring target hazards and likely threat inci-dents. [90 minutes]

4F - Unstable Materials, Monomers, and OrganicPeroxides (Silverman & Cullen)Energy is always dangerous at a hazardous materi-als emergency. After explosives, unstable materialsare some of the most reactive and unpredictable sit-uations responders can face. Unstable materialsmay decompose, condense, polymerize or self-

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react. Temperature, shock, light, contaminants,incompatibles, or the loss of inhibitor may trigger anuncontrolled exothermic reaction. Monomers, whenuncontrolled, may undergo runaway polymerizationreactions. Organic peroxides inherently possesstwo or even three sides of the fire triangle and as aresult may rapidly, exothermically, and sometimesexplosively, disintegrate. Peroxidizable chemicalsare capable of reacting with oxygen in the air toform potentially explosive peroxides. There is nosingle hazard class for unstable materials becausethey often present multiple hazards. This will focuson understanding unstable materials, the risksassociated with them in an emergency, transporta-tion and storage, the chemistry of unstable materi-als and tactics for handling unstable materials dur-ing an incident. [90 minutes]

4G - So You Want To Be a HazMat Medic(Bevelacqua)Have you ever wondered what to do medically foryour fellow firefighter or victim of a chemical expo-sure? Learn the field application of hazmat medi-cine from the author that wrote the book, designedthe class, presented the concepts and rode as ahaz mat Medic for over 30 years. The main goal isto identify and outline areas of medical importancewhen dealing with a hazardous materials incident(the toxicology). The assessment is from a TEAMprospective with emphasis on Team Safety andSupport (diagnostics). The presentation is organ-ized to assist the team members in making deci-sions based upon information gained and weightedon a scale of risk versus benefit (field application).The modalities used are ones used by the OrlandoFire Department and are state level procedureswritten by the presenter. [90 minutes]

WORKSHOP #512:30 PM SATURDAY(120 minutes)

5A - Lithium Batteries ...The Good, The Bad, andThe Ugly (Abbott)Lithium batteries are everywhere today, includingfor storage and distribution of solar energy. On April19, 2019, eight firefighters in Peoria, Arizona, wereinjured when utility-sized lithium batteries exploded.This program will examine the design, constructionand fire risk involved with lithium batteries. We willreview recommended haz mat response and usesimulations for response, situational awareness,and decision-making to lithium storage facilitiesemergencies. [120 minutes]

5B - Anhydrous Ammonia Response – ApplyingTactics to Scenarios (Binder)Be prepared to handle anhydrous ammonia inci-dents effectively and efficiently. The workshop willbegin with a review of a customized guide card foranhydrous ammonia which follows the sequence ofa hazmat incident and provides specific remindersand information for anhydrous ammonia responses.Live release footage of indoor and outdoor situa-tions will show control and containment tactics.Do's and Don'ts with water application. Potentialhazards to be considered. That will be followed byshort tabletop scenarios with team play, providingsome fun and entertainment, but more importantlyallowing for some practical application in dealingwith ammonia in real-life incidents. [120 minutes]

5C - Haz Mat Mayday: BackUp Team Conceptsand Best Practices (Emery, Bevelacqua, Zientek& Wiseman)A MAYDAY during a hazmat incident is a complexand dangerous problem. HAZWOPER and NFPA472 require "backup teams", but do not providemany details or even a definition. Many programsuse a 2-member entry team and a 2- memberbackup team to meet this requirement, but thereare differing opinions on configuration, equipmentand where to stage the backup team. Is your back-up team within eyesight of the entry team, in CPCand on air? Or is your backup team waiting outsidethe Hot Zone 50% dressed? What about EMS?Current research is developing Best Practices dur-ing a hazmat Mayday. Hands-on evolutions willdemonstrate safe & efficient operations to remove adowned hazmat team member. Instructors will pro-vide a brief overview of the development of currentMayday best practices, cover the unique considera-tions for hazmat emergencies and introduce theRescue Team concept. Participants will use a flow-chart identifying the roles and responsibilities of theBackup Team to select the correct option duringhands-on exercises. [120 minutes]

5D - Railroad 101 - Understanding RailroadOperations and Safety (Rudner)This workshop will give the responder fromAwareness to Technician the ability to work with therailroad within the railroad right of way safely and tobe given an understanding of railroad operations.[120 minutes]

5E – Beyond the Raman/FTIR Library (Dufek &DuPont)Raman and FTIR are common tools used by hazmat teams. With many incidents the unidentifiedmaterial is in the unit’s library. But sometimes it

may be a mixture and not found in the library. Or insome cases the different devices give conflictingresponses. What can the responder do while wait-ing for the ReachBack service to get back in touchwith you? [120 minutes]

5F - Crazy Concoctions, Obnoxious Odors andColored Smoke: Emergencies in the Laboratory(Silverman & Cullen)Emergency responses to incidents in the laboratorycan be extremely challenging. The thought of wild-haired scientists in white lab coats holding colorful,bubbling beakers of chemicals only adds to themystery and creates responder anxiety. Inexact sci-ence, hazardous chemicals, biologicals, radioactivematerials, specialty gases, and complicated labora-tory apparatus and instrumentation all pose specialchallenges. Additionally, the physical layout of labo-ratory facilities further complicates the response.This workshop helps take the mystery out of labora-tory emergency response by enhancing situationalassessment, risk-based decision-making, andresponder safety. [120 minutes]

5G - Responding to Anhydrous AmmoniaRailcar Emergencies (Hanson & Fisher)With several high-profile ammonia releases thepast few years, this workshop will focus on leakinganhydrous ammonia railcars. Students will beintroduced to specialized emergency response kitsfor railcars. CF Industries has graciously providedtheir specially modified MC-331 with a railhead ontop. After familiarization and demonstration of theresponse kits, hands-on stations will provide stu-dents the opportunity to apply the various kits insmall groups. (120 minutes)

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6A - Tactical TIPS: An Evidence-BasedApproach to PPE Selection (Baxter)PPE selection is a critical component in an effectiverisk-based response. The National Fire ProtectionAssociation's Technical Committee on HazardousMaterials Protective Clothing and Equipment isresponsible for four standards including NFPA 1991(vapor protective ensembles), NFPA 1992 (liquidsplash protective ensembles), NFPA 1994 (PPE forfirst responders to Hazmat/CBRNE events), andNFPA 1891 (selection, care, and maintenance).This scenario-based course will demonstrate theuse of decision logic for the proper selection ofPPE. [90 minutes]

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6B - HazMat Response to Odors in Buildings(Hawley)Haz mat teams respond to reports of odors all thetime, and many of these calls can be challenging. Thissession focuses on how to determine the cause of thecommon odors, the unusual odors and the weirdodors. There are true sick buildings and there arebuildings with a chemical problem. One can be easilysolved by a response team, the other requires moresubstantial work. This session will cover examples ofboth and provides strategies and case studies to han-dle these types of situations. [90 minutes]

6C - Technician Basics - Grounding and Bonding(Rudner)This presentation will provide the What’s, Why’s, andHow’s of Grounding and Bonding. The program willfollow the recommendations set by the NFPA 472standards and discuss the misunderstanding of whatground resistance is and why do we do it first. Theinstructor will show how to correctly set up a ground-ing field for the damaged container, grounding field forthe recovery container and appliances and how tobond then together. This is an interactive program thatwill allow the student to discuss the subject. Bringyour ground density meter with you and let’s makesure you know how it works! (90 Minutes)

6D - Oxidizers (Monaco)This session will provide a more advanced under-standing of oxidizers. It’s designed to empower partici-pants to make better on-scene tactical decisionsbased upon situations and variables at hand. Casestudies will be provided to emphasize recognition ofoxidizers and ability to predict harm to the responder.[90 minutes]

6E - HazMat Response Mine Fields (Royall &Hand)A HazMat Officer will often find themselves in a dif-ficult situation where critical decisions may be influ-enced by external forces. Come learn about real-lifeincidents where several external influences couldhave changed the positive outcome. [90 minutes]

6F - Breaking Bad – Safety through Leadership(Silverman & Cullen)It would be absurd to hear a company officer say,"It’s OK if you get hurt today". Yet, emergencyresponders continue to be injured and even killedon the scene and during training. What behaviorsare contributing to and/or maybe even causing this?Do our actions as emergency responders supportthese behaviors either intentionally or unintentional-ly? How does our tradition and culture influence ourbehaviors? As emergency responders, change hasto start with us. We have to believe we can make adifference and we have to change our behaviors.We need to make zero injuries our goal anddemonstrate leadership through safety to achievethat goal. This interactive workshop will challengehazardous material responders to demonstrateleadership through safety and break the bad behav-iors that lead to injuries. [90 minutes]

6G - Whiskey, Tango . . . . (Bevelacqua)You are on scene and you have to start makingquick decisions based on the information you arereceiving from the entry team. Or you’re the entryteam and you’re making the decisions based on thenumbers you are receiving. This presentation isbuilt around the idea of looking at detection as astrategy, one that will guide the responder down the

path of potential hazard possibilities. We will intro-duce a suite of informational means as a toolbox toguide the instruction towards understanding airmonitoring and detection within real-time environ-ment. Through the use of simulated environmentsand detection simulation, we will review basic moni-toring principles as they are applied to the chemicaland physical properties. [90 minutes]

WORKSHOPS

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CONFERENCE FACULTY

Donald AbbottCoordinator, CERTGlendale, AZ

Mark AllenDangerous Goods Officer, CNGary, IN

Martin AndersonCaptain, Illinois National Guard - 5th WMD CSTBartonville, IL

Christina BaxterCEO, Emergency Response TIPS, LLCMelbourne Beach, FL

Armando BevelacquaSenior ConsultantMurphy Bevelacqua ConsultantsClermont, FL

David BinderDirector, Quality, Safety and Regulatory AffairsTanner Industries/TranscaerSouthampton, PA

Sheila CaviggiolaWMD Coordinator, FBI ChicagoChicago, IL

Corey CollingsTraining Specialist, First Line TechnologyChantilly, VA

William CullenPartner, GoldShield TEAMSomerset, NJ

John DayDangerous Goods Officer, CNGary, IN

Richard DufekBattalion Chief, Carmel Fire Department (Retired)Noblesville, IN

Sean DulingProject Manager, FEMA /Chainbridge TechnologiesVienna, VA

Hank DuPontChief of Emergency Response/Kansas OSFM (Retired)Noblesville, IN

Rick EmeryPresident, Emery & Associates, Inc.Vernon Hills, IL

Kevin EngelkenLieutenant, Illinois National Guard - 5th WMD CSTBartonville, IL

Greg FisherInstructor, Hazardous Materials Training ProgramSchool of Labor and Employment RelationsUrbana, IL

Michael FrunziSr Business Development Manager, Smiths DetectionEdgewood, MD

Dan HaagOn Scene Coordinator, U.S. EPA Region 5Chicago, IL

Bill HandHouston Fire Haz Mat (Retired)Houston, TX

Chris HansonDirector, Hazardous Materials Training ProgramSchool of Labor and Employment RelationsUrbana, IL

Christopher HawleyTalent and Vibe Executive, Blackrock 3 PartnersHavre de Grace, MD

Tony HoudyshellSpeaker, Emery & Associates, Inc.Vernon Hills, IL

Travis HumphreyMajor - Deputy Commander - IL National Guard - 5th WMD CSTBartonville, IL

Mark JohnsonRegional Director, CDC/ATSDRChicago, IL

Philip MannTechnical Director, Kappler, Inc.Guntersville, AL

David MatthewFire Service EducatorWichita, KS

Thomas MendezOn-Scene Coordinator - U.S. EPA Region 5Chicago, IL

Ryan MillerForensic Operations Specialist - FBIChicago, IL

Mike MonacoPodcaster, The Haz Mat Guys PodcastEast Meadow, NY

Chris NaffInstructor, Federal ResourcesStevensville, MD

Miller OpolkaKappler, Inc.Guntersville, AL

Rodney ReedAssistant ChiefHarris County Fire Marshal's OfficeHumble, TX

R. W. "Bob" Royall JrAssistant Chief, Harris County Fire Marshal's OfficeCrosby, TX

Glen RudnerHaz Mat Compliance Officer - Norfolk Southern RailwayBirmingham, AL

Paul RueschOn-Scene Coordinator, U.S. EPA Region 5Chicago, IL

Keith SilvermanSVP Global Operations, AshlandHillsborough, NJ

Dante StellarProgram Manager, ChemResponder Network, FEMA CBRN OfficeWashington, DC

Matt ThompsonSpeaker, Emery & Associates, Inc.Vernon Hills, IL

Mike TyszkiewiczSmiths DertectionVernon Hills, IL

Chad WesterCaptain - Survey Team Leader - IL National Guard - 5th CSTBartonville, IL

Darrell WisermanCaptain, Phoenix Fire Department (Retired)Phoenix, AZ

Christopher YoungIntelligence Analyst, FBI ChicagoChicago, IL

Jeff ZientekCaptain, Phoenix Fire Department (Retired)Instructor, Federal ResourcesPhoenix, AZ

43 InstructorsPlenary Sessions42 Workshops

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WORKSHOP SCHEDULE& HOTEL INFORMATION

WORKSHOP A B C D E F G

1Friday1:00 PM

HazardAssessment forMulti-Hazard(Mann & Opolka)

AdvancedScience toHazMat/WMDResponse(Matthew)

Derailments(Ruesch,Thompson &Houdyshell)

First Due: CNDomemobile -Part 1(Allen & Day)

CBRNResponder - Part 1 (Stellar & Duling)

AdvancedPropaneIQ - Part 1 (Naff)

Hybrid Decon -Part 1(Collings)

2Friday3:00 PM

WMD Event:(Young,Caviggiola &Miller)

Scenario BasedTraining(Rudner)

Case Studies(Haag, Mendez& Johnson)

First Due: CNDomemobile -Part 2 (Allen & Day)

CBRNResponder - Part 2 (Stellar & Duling)

AdvancedPropaneIQ - Part 2 (Naff)

Hybrid Decon -Part 2(Collings)

3Saturday8:00 AM

Mayday, Mayday,Mayday… It'sYou! (Abbott)

Fentanyl: Bulk toTrace(Frunzi &Tyszkiewicz)

Natural GasIQ (Zientek)

Transfer ofFuels: FromTank to Drum(Monaco)

Bread and ButterHaz Mat Calls(DuPont & Dufek)

Jack Rabbit Tests:So What?(Matthew)

CST 101/JHAT(Humphrey,Anderson, Wester& Engelken)

4Saturday10:00 AM

Tactical TIPS:Challenging theDecon Paradigm(Baxter)

HazMat by theNumbers(Hawley)

Safety Officer(Rudner, Emery,Zientek &Wiseman)

Haz Mat EscapeRoom(Monaco)

Haz Mat IncidentCommand(Matthew & Reed)

Unstable Materials,Monomers....(Silverman &Cullen) (Silverman& Cullen)

So You Want ToBe a HazMatMedic(Bevelacqua)

11:30 AM LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH5

Saturday12:30 PM

Lithium Batteries(Abbott)

AnhydrousAmmonia –Tactics toScenarios(Binder)

Haz MatMayday: BackupTeam (Emery,Zientek,Wiseman &Bevelacqua)

Railroad 101(Rudner)

Beyond theRaman/FTIRLibrary(Dufek & DuPont)

Crazy Concotions....(Silverman &Cullen)

AnhydrousAmmoniaEmergencies(Hanson &Fisher)

6Saturday3:00 PM

Tactical TIPS:PPE Selection(Baxter)

Haz Mat Odorsin Buildings(Hawley)

Grounding andBonding(Rudner)

Oxidizers(Monaco)

HazMatResponse MineFields (Royall & Hand)

Breaking Bad(Silverman &Cullen)

Whiskey, Tango…(Bevelacqua)

Two part sessions are shaded. You must attend both parts.

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Northbrook Hilton Hotel• 248 guest rooms with internet access, mini-bar, refrigerator, hair dryer, microwave & coffee maker• Non-Smoking & accessible rooms available• Business services (computers, fax & copiers)• Allgauer’s on the Riverfront restaurant• Frank’s Place, a sports pub• Room Service• Heated indoor lap pool, whirlpool & sauna• Fitness center• Gift shop• Valet dry cleaning• Complimentary outdoor parking• Consierge lounge

DirectionsThe Northbrook Hilton Hotelis 15 minutes north ofChicago’s O’HareInternational Airport. Take I-294 north to Willow Road.West on Willow Road 1/2mile to Sanders Road.South on Sanders 1/2 mileto Winkleman Road. Weston Winkleman 1/3 mile tothe Hilton on the right.

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