Schedule an RSER Course
Our four-hour long RSER course, offering optional hands-on field exercises where facilities permit, provides training for emergency response personnel, including fire, EMS, emergency management agencies, military and homeland security personnel.
The course includes information critical for preparing emergency personnel to respond to railroad incidents such as:
- followup response to the collision scene;
- overview of on-scene hazards, including electrical, mechanical, chemical, and others;
- equipment and rolling stock identification;
- an overview of hazardous materials;
- how to stop a train in an emergency; and
- interpreting train consist documentation.
Use our online signup form to schedule an RSER course.
Become a presenter.
If you enjoy public speaking and would like to tell people about safety around the rails, please contact your State Coordinator about becoming a trained and certified Operation Lifesaver Presenter.
Presenter Requirements
- Complete the Presenter’s Certification Course.
- Give a successful full public presentation within 90 days of completeing the course.
- Agree and abide by all policies and procedures in the Volunteer Application.
- Give a minimum of four presentations a year to maintain your certification.