UT Tickle College Center for Transportation Research- Free Webinars - Emergency Response

[Cross, Steve]

Please see below for tremendous opportunities for safety related professional development for emergency responders. 

Steven Cross, MA, CFO

Program Manager | Fire Management Consultant

UT Municipal Technical Advisory Service

Office: (615) 532-7108 | Mobile: (931) 981.3593

Steven...@tennessee.edu

226 Anne Dallas Dudley Blvd., Suite 606 | Nashville, TN 37219

mtas.tennessee.edu

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Seats Available - Emergency Response

WEBINARS Is your transportation agency ready to safely operate in storm-damage and disaster-response environments?   TTAP has partnered with the Health, Safety & Emergency Preparedness Program at the University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services to bring you 3 training sessions to help your team better prepare for common emergency response hazards. Click the links below to see additional information and register for each session (Free for all.  Pre-registration is required.) Safety Awareness for Responders to Natural Disasters: Protecting Yourself While Helping Others July 27, 2026 10:00am to 11:00pm Eastern Driving Hazard Awareness: Navigating the Storm August 10, 2026 10:00am to 11:00pm Eastern Electrical Safety for Emergency Personnel August 17, 2026 10:00am to 11:00pm Eastern PDHs AVAILABLE 1 Professional Development Hours can be granted for each course. No partial credit available. Attendees must attend at least 90% of the webinar to get 1 PDHs. INSTRUCTOR Aaron Gillespie Aaron brings extensive experience in municipal and industrial emergency response, with a strong focus on training public sector and frontline personnel. He delivers training in hazardous materials, safety, and emergency response and conducts audits for manufacturers, first responders, public works, and healthcare organizations. Aaron’s background includes leadership and operational roles as a Lieutenant/Training Officer, Firefighter/AEMT, Hazardous Materials Technician, and Safe Work Permit Coordinator, providing him with real-world insight into high-risk environments. He holds Fire Officer II and Fire Instructor certifications, as well as two bachelor’s degrees: one in Biological Sciences, with a minor in Emergency and Disaster Relief Response Management, and one in Information Technology. Aaron’s instruction blends practical field experience, regulatory knowledge, and adult learning principles to deliver relevant, actionable training that supports responder safety and operational readiness. REGISTRATION FEE These webinars are free for all participants.  Pre-registration is required. Click here to register. Contact Us Tennessee Transportation Assistance Program Center for Transportation Research The University of Tennessee, Knoxville 309 Conference Center Knoxville, TN 37996 Phone: 865-974-5255 Email: tt...@utk.edu Web: ttap.utk.edu