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6556 2015-01-21 Statewide LSP Receives Equipment to be Utilized for Hazardous Materials Training


Headquarters News Release
January 20, 2015
LSP Receives Equipment to be Utilized for Hazardous Materials Training

Baton Rouge – Louisiana State Police would like to announce the addition of several new pieces of training equipment that have been added to the Joint Emergency Services Training Center (JESTC) located in Zachary, LA. These recent additions to the new Hazardous Materials (HazMat) training field will help LSP develop programs that simulate realistic conditions. State Troopers would like to thank our Louisiana industry partners for their incredible support with the JESTC HazMat training program. The following companies have graciously donated equipment to the program:
    · ExxonMobil donated two gasoline trailers
    · Quality Carriers donated a chemical trailer
    · TMI Enterprises donated a chemical tanker
    · Union Pacific donated two train tanker rail cars
    · B & P Enterprises transported the rail tankers, donated and built a set of tracks, and installed the trains on site
    · Axiall donated a Chlorine “C” kit used to stop simulated leaks in the valves of a Chlorine tank car
Earlier this week, LSP personnel were able to personally meet with representatives of Quality Carriers upon receiving the new chemical trailer. Representatives took the opportunity to formally present the new trailer and to explain to Troopers and JESTC employees the workings of the trailer and how it could be utilized in training scenarios. Quality Carriers operates the largest chemical bulk logistics network in North America and remain committed to public safety and the safe transportation of products across the nation.

The Joint Emergency Services Training Center is a state of the art training complex providing world class training opportunities. It is maintained and operated by the Louisiana State Police and is located just north of Baton Rouge, LA. JESTC's mission is to provide a centralized location where law enforcement, government, and other civilian agencies train personnel in emergency and first response services.

As a part of the JESTC HazMat training program, first responders will receive HazMat experience while working on actual tractor-trailers and rail cars. The donated equipment will allow first responders to safely and realistically practice bonding and grounding the tankers and proper transfer techniques. They will also be able to get up close to the vehicles to learn the inner workings of the valves, how to plug and patch holes, and how to stop valves from leaking. Through generous donations from private industry partners, first responders will no longer have to leave Louisiana for quality HazMat training.


Contact Information:
Lt. J.B. Slaton
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
Office: (225) 925-6202
JB.Slaton@la.gov
www.LSP.org
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