District Six TIM Team Participates in Fuel Tank Truck Incident Response Course

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six Traffic Incident
Management (TIM) Team recently participated in a specialized Fuel Tank Truck Incident
Response Course held at the Broward Fire Academy. The training was led by experts
from Cliff Berry, Inc.’s Emergency Response Team and L2 Defense’s Global
Preparedness Institute.

 

The course focused on best practices for managing high-risk fuel tanker incidents
covering fuel leak containment, extraction operations, and safe transfer methods.
Emphasis was placed on safety protocols and interagency coordination, particularly with
fire rescue and recovery teams responsible for core drilling operations.

 

The training featured both a classroom component and a live field demonstration
involving an overturned DOT 406 multi-compartment aluminum gasoline tank trailer.
The field demonstration included a close-up overview of the tanker’s components and
safety features. Core drilling of the tank and fuel pumping procedures were also
observed during the presentation.

 

The course drew participation from a diverse group of stakeholders, including law
enforcement, fire rescue, fuel transport companies, the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, and local hazardous materials response teams. FDOT
participants reported the training was highly valuable because it enhanced their
technical understanding of this complex operation and introduced them to the field
experts who conduct this emergency procedure.