{"id":35845,"date":"2023-09-18T14:19:42","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T18:19:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=35845"},"modified":"2023-09-18T14:19:57","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T18:19:57","slug":"csx-brings-railroad-investigation-and-safety-course-to-tampa-area-first-responders-during-national-rail-safety-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2023\/09\/18\/csx-brings-railroad-investigation-and-safety-course-to-tampa-area-first-responders-during-national-rail-safety-week\/","title":{"rendered":"CSX Brings Railroad Investigation and Safety Course to Tampa Area First Responders during National Rail Safety Week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

WHAT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of Rail Safety Week<\/strong><\/a> (Sept. 18 \u2013 24), <\/strong>CSX and Florida Operation Lifesaver will deliver free Railroad Investigation and Safety Course (RISC)<\/strong><\/a> training to first responders from: Tampa Fire Rescue, Lakeland Fire Department, Davenport Police Department, Hillsborough County Emergency Management, Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough, and Polk County Sheriff\u2019s Office. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Developed by the nation\u2019s railroad police and OLI, RISC arms first responders with on-scene lifesaving safety information unique to the railroad environment when they are responding to incidents involving the railroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHEN: Tuesday, September 19, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

8:00 AM \u2013 12:00 PM — RISC Classroom Training<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1:00 PM \u2013 4:00 PM — RISC Field Exercise<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHERE:            CSX Yeoman Yard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5656 East Adama Drive, Tampa, FL 33619<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHY:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

About every three hours a train collision occurs in the United States often requiring the assistance of first responders at the scene of an incident. In 2022, Florida had the fourth-highest rate of\u00a0casualties due to collisions<\/a>\u00a0in the United States. The collision scene may be complex and consist of a variety of safety concerns for first responders. RISC provides first responders with critical information allowing them to effectively respond to and safely investigate incidents involving the railroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHO:<\/strong>                CSX Police and Florida Operation Lifesaver (FDOT) Officials<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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