FIRST RESPONDERS
Safety Training Made Possible By Ohio’s Natural Gas & Oil Industry
Thanks to Ohio’s natural gas and oil producers, this training is provided free of charge to Ohio first responders!
This training, a first of its kind in the nation, has provided training to more than 1,600 firefighters and first responders. This training teaches common practices, references and standards used by the fire service and the natural gas and oil industry. This training is comprised of virtual curriculum, as well as in-person and hands-on training to offer insight into the processes and equipment involved with oil and gas exploration, drilling, and producing, the importance of establishing a unified command in the event of an emergency, and use of foam, water, and other resources to combat certain scenarios.
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GoSafer Training Information
The cost of this training is FREE for Ohio first responders. Our programs are funded by Ohio’s natural gas and oil producers.
TRAINING OVERVIEW
Part 1: Available 24/7/365
Virtual training modules to be completed online (4.5 CE hours)
Part 2: October 10, 2026
In-person and hands-on training from 8 am - 4 pm held at the Wayne County Fire & Rescue Regional Training Facility in Apple Creek, Ohio. (6.5 CE hours)
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS
• Fundamentals of Natural Gas and Oil
• Site Safety, HAZMAT, H2S Awareness and Gas Monitor Use
• Conventional Production & Equipment
• Unconventional Production & Equipment
• Storage, Processing, and Transportation of Petroleum Products
• Responding to an Emergency
• KSAs (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) for Hands-On Evolution Day
First responders from departments across the majority of Ohio counties have participated in our first responder safety trainings!
Mobile GoSafer Trainings
Ohio Natural Energy Institute’s Mobile Gas and Oil Safety Awareness for Emergency Responders (GOSAFER) is a FREE program that travels around Ohio, partnering with sponsors,
local and volunteer fire departments, and first responders,
to provide an overview / introduction to common practices, references, and standards used by the fire service and the
natural gas and oil industry.
HOST / SPONSOR A MOBILE TRAINING
Interested in sponsoring or holding a training?
Contact Safety@OhioNaturalEnergy.org
TRAINING LOCATION
Training is an in-person event, with hands-on exercises at sponsor firefighter / company destinations.
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS
Customizable for your preferred skills, topics of focus, and time frame
Oil and Gas Overview
Site Safety, HAZMAT, H2S Awareness and Gas Monitor Use
Transportation: Safety & Chemical Signs
Conventional Production & Equipment
Unconventional Production & Equipment
Midstream / Pipeline Operations
Chain of Command & Resources
Firefighting Tactics & Foam Use