(Harry Hopes & Eric Duffy - Short Line Safety Institute) This class provides a winning combination of instruction, hands-on training, and interactive experience-based discussions tailored to meet first responders’ needs. Our expert instructors, who have 700+ years of combined experience in hazardous materials transportation safety, will cover: Safety on railroad operating property, Safety considerations at the scene of a rail incident, Rail cars, Placards and markings, and Understanding train documentation. 

Details
Date(s)	Thu. Sep 10, 2026 0800-1300
Location	Mitchell Community College - Iredell County 701 West Front Street, Statesville NC 28677  Google Map
Building/Room	Room 10 / Parking Lot
Handicap Accessibility	Yes
WiFi Access
Offered By	North Carolina Division of Emergency Management
Primary Instructor	TBD, To Be Determined
Course Length	1/2 Day
Course Hours	4.00
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Maximum Participants	35
# Open Seats	30
# on Wait List	0