This Summit is more than just a meeting—it’s a pivotal moment for strengthening rail safety and protecting our community. This is your opportunity to directly influence how our National community prepares for and responds to rail emergencies.

Date: May 3, 2025
Time: 8 AM - Noon
Location: 115 W Spiller Street, Wytheville, VA

Why You Cannot Miss This Event

The Integrated Rail Response Plan (IRRP), funded by a PHMSA ALERT Grant awarded to the IAFC, is being developed to revolutionize emergency preparedness for rail-related incidents. This training course will address challenges related to coordinated response for hazardous material spills during train derailments, aiming to safeguard our residents while empowering local emergency responders. Your insights and expertise are essential to shaping a coordinated, efficient response framework.

Why Your Input Matters

As a vital part of the emergency response community, your experience and expectations will shape the IAFC training plan and address national gaps in rail safety programs. Help identify the critical issues that need to be addressed to enhance response strategies. This is your chance to ensure our community’s voice is heard on a national stage.

Takeaways

• Enhancing the safety of our residents.
• Building stronger collaboration between fire departments, law enforcement, and rail operators.
• Creating a unified response to protect lives and prevent chaos during emergencies.
• Developing the framework for national training.

Registration

Time is of the essence and participation is limited - secure your spot today. Together, we can build a safer, more prepared community for everyone. The future of rail safety depends on you.