Union Tank Car Company, a manufacturer and lessor of rail tank cars, donated a rail tank car to support hands-on training for the Chicago Fire Department, Calumet City Fire Department, and nearby municipalities.
The rail tank car, which measures 43 feet long, 15 feet high, and weighs 61,100 lbs., has been installed at the Calumet City Public Safety Training Center.
The official handover will take place tomorrow at the Calumet City Public Safety Training Center. The rail tank car will become a permanent asset at the training center, ensuring that first responders are better prepared to respond to emergencies involving rail tank cars and hazardous materials.
Headquartered in Chicago along with its parent company, Marmon Holdings, UTLX recognizes the vital role first responders play in protecting the public and responding to rail-related incidents.
“Rail incidents are complex, and firefighters need to understand the real hazards they’ll face in the field,” Chicago Fire Lt. Matt Drew said. “This rail tank car gives us the ability to practice safe, methodical response techniques before we ever encounter a true emergency, which ultimately protects both our firefighters and the community.”
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