The Renewable Fuels Association announced the release of a fully updated Ethanol Emergency Response Training Program, introducing expanded training resources and a new online learning platform to better support emergency responders and industry personnel.
The updated program includes a structured, eight-module curriculum designed to improve response effectiveness for ethanol and ethanol-blended fuel incidents. Each module includes:
- PowerPoint presentations with embedded instructor notes
- Participant guides
- Instructor manuals
- Full English and Spanish versions
In addition to the classroom-based materials, RFA has launched a new online, self-paced interactive training course developed with support from PHMSA and TRANSCAER. The course allows participants to complete training on their own schedule and receive a certificate upon completion.
“We’re proud to roll out this updated training program, offer training on more platforms, and to be able to continue delivering it through both online and in-person sessions,” said RFA Director of Safety and Technical Programs Missy Ruff. “Safety is a priority for RFA, and we recognize the need to provide the best resources available to ethanol plant personnel and the emergency response community. Our goal is to ensure a safe environment for our nation’s ethanol facilities and the communities where they operate.”
The updated training program and 2026 schedule are supported through grant funding from TRANSCAER and FRA.
2026 Training Opportunities:
Train-the-Trainer Webinars
- June 17, 2026 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CT
Ethanol Emergency Response Webinars
- April 29, 2026 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. CT
- May 12, 2026 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. CT
- August 20, 2026 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. CT
Upon completion of this training, participants will have knowledge related to ethanol and ethanol-blended fuels, including the use, chemical and physical characteristics, transportation modes, transfer operations, basics of foam, suggested responder tactics and strategies and environmental issues. Complete program details, materials, and registration information are available on RFA’s Ethanol Emergency Response website.
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