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By District 2 Public Affairs
On Sept. 16, the Redding Caltrans Maintenance Yard hosted a unique training opportunity led by AmeriGas Propane Transport International (PTI). The training was designed to help local first responders prepare for emergencies involving propane trailers.
The day began with a classroom session, followed by hands-on instruction using a specialized propane trailer brought in from Houston by AmeriGas PTI. This trailer allowed participants to step inside and examine the internal components of a propane tank, while also learning about the critical exterior features that responders must identify when securing a crash scene safely.
Attendees included Caltrans District 2 Maintenance supervisors and superintendents, the Redding Fire Department, CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit/Shasta County Fire Department, and the California Highway Patrol. The training was well-received, and participants walked away better equipped to handle propane-related incidents in our region.