The Propane Gas Association of New England offers 3-day training classes for Emergency Responders throughout New England, as well as 1-day Refresher classes. Both sessions are offered at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy in Stow, MA one in the Spring and one in the Fall.
The 3-Day Training is for industry members and first responders that have not previously taken the Emergency Response Training. It includes two days of classroom training from a team of industry volunteers with many years of experience in propane response. The third day is hands-on including an opportunity for live fire training and leak mitigation. The cost of the 3-day training is now subsidized by a grant from the NE Propane Foundation paying half of the total tuition of $800.00 for industry members so the final cost is $400.00 for propane industry personnel. Full scholarships are available for Firefighters.
The Refresher is a 1-day program for industry members and first responders that have previously taken the Emergency Response Training. The refresher is required every three years to maintain the Emergency Response Certification. This day consists of half classroom and half hands on exercises. The cost of the Refresher class is now subsidized by a grant from the NE Propane Foundation paying half of the total tuition of $400.00 for industry members, so the final cost is $200.00 for the Refresher. Full scholarships are available for Firefighters.
Next classes are scheduled for the following dates:
3-Day ER Training – May 21 – 23, 2024 (Class full!)
October 1 – 3, 2024 (Class Full!)
1-Day Refresher Course – May 22nd, 2024 (Class Full!)
October 2, 2024