Emergency Responder Conference Strengthens Relationship between Firefighters and Propane Industry

Albany, N.Y. (June 27, 2011) –上周，将近175名消防员和丙烷行业专业人士在纽约州蒙托尔瀑布的纽约州消防学院联手学习和共享一些重要的丙烷安全信息，响应技术和协议，这些技术和方案在紧急情况下至关重要。188博金宝体育1

会议被认为是同类的第一个 纽约 , included classroom presentations and field demonstrations such as tank truck product transfers, vehicles that run on propane gas, and controlling live fire situations involving stationary propane tanks. Participants came away with a much better understanding of how to work together during a propane emergency.

会议是由纽约Propane Gas Association (NYPGA)and thePropane Education & Research Council (PERC).

Topics included the evolution of propane emergencies, propane response, mitigation strategies, what’s on the horizon for the propane industry, and the announcement of Fire Science Scholarships.

PERC总裁兼首席执行官罗伊·威利斯（Roy Willis）表示：“该计划代表了消防服务与丙烷产业之间的巨大合作努力。”“这是加强这两组之间关系的重要一步。”

“The propane industry has never been more committed to the safety and well-being of the fire service, emergency responders, and the public,” said Barbara Roach, executive director of NYPGA. “In the past 10 years, the industry has invested millions of dollars in training hundreds of thousands of firefighters and emergency responders.”

Deputy State Fire Administrator John Mueller added that “conferences such as these offer first responders across 纽约 State the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and skills which will pay dividends for their communities at home.” Firefighter-trainers from the State Fire Academy 提供了一个现场演示，向与会者展示了如何通过使用雾气流的特殊技术来控制燃烧的坦克，从而使训练有素的人员能够关闭源头的丙烷气体并停止火灾。

More information on the safe use of propane can be found online atwww.nypropane.comandwww.propanesafety.com.

About the 纽约 Propane Gas Association (NYPGA)

NYPGAis a member-focused trade organization providing services that communicate, educate, and promote the propane industry in 纽约 . The association was formed in 1948 to offer opportunities for training and networking with peers, and to aid with legislative issues that contribute to operating a safe and successful industry. For more information about the New York Propane Gas Association, visitwww.nypropane.com.

About Propane Education & Research Council (PERC)

PERCpromotes the safe and efficient use of propane as an energy fuel for its cost-effectiveness, efficiency and productivity, reliability, portability, and environmental friendliness.

For more information, visitwww.propanecouncil.org.