By the summer of 2009, in the United States, 12.5 billions gallons of Ethanol will be produced and transported by rail, highways and by barge. Illinois currently ranks 3rd in Ethanol production. In addition to the transport of Ethanol, source material will be going to the plant and by-products will be leaving the production site. The following classes are designed to help you prepare for working with the Ethanol industry to prevent, plan for, and respond to Ethanol emergencies in facilities and transportation.

The following classes are being offered (click class title for description):
	Ethanol Awareness
	Ethanol Awareness On-Line
	Ethanol Production Plant Awareness, Emergency Preplanning & Response
	Ethanol "101" For First Responders (Railroads)
	Community Public Safety Considerations Regarding Ethanol Plants
	Terminal Awareness Emergency Planning & Response
	Ethanol Plant Personnel Emergency Awareness
	Fire Fighting Foam Applications

Links
DTN Ethanol Center*This page includes a video that demonstrates tests of various foams on ethanol fires
ANSUL Fire Protection
Illinois Fire Chiefs Association
MABAS (Mutual Aid Box Alarm System)
Office of Illinois State Fire Marshal
Renewable Fuels Association
University of Illinois Department of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES)
National Corn-To-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Contact:
Duane Bales