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PropaneIQ™

Three levels of propane incident response training — built around live product, real scenarios, and the hands-on confidence that only comes from doing the work for real.

About PropaneIQ™

Live Propane.
Real Skills.

The PropaneIQ™ series is STS's signature propane incident response program — a three-tiered curriculum covering everything from operations-level awareness to advanced specialist techniques involving live propane on tanks up to 2,000+ gallons.

Every course uses live propane. Students perform actual valve shutdowns, adapter operations, and mitigation procedures on real equipment — not props or simulations. They leave with skills and muscle memory that translate directly to the next real-world incident.

Firefighter performing valve shutdown on propane tank at sunset

Courses

Three Levels.
One System.

Course #26PIQ-FRO
4 Hours  |  Max 40 Students (20/session)

PropaneIQ™
First Responder Operations

Designed for operations-level trained firefighters arriving on scene of a propane incident without specialized equipment. This 4-hour course builds foundational knowledge and hands-on confidence from the first minute on scene.

Most often delivered in two 4-hour sessions daily to obtain maximum student capacity — 20 students per session, up to 40 per day.

Key Learning Objectives

  • Understand the properties and behavior of propane
  • Learn the differences between DOT cylinders and ASME tanks
  • Participate in a practical drill demonstrating vapor dispersion
  • Live demonstrations showing auto-refrigeration techniques
  • Perform hands-on valve shutdowns with live product in real-world scenarios
Students must wear full turnout gear and SCBA.
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Course #26PIQ-Tech
8 Hours  |  Hazmat Technicians

PropaneIQ™
Technician Level

Designed for hazmat technicians seeking to develop the necessary skills for effectively mitigating propane leaks from DOT cylinders and ASME tanks with capacities up to 2,000 gallons.

The curriculum covers propane behavior in various scenarios through lectures, case studies, and hands-on demonstrations utilizing a hydrometer.

Key Learning Objectives

  • Understand the properties and behavior of propane
  • Learn the differences between DOT cylinders and ASME tanks
  • Identify which adapters fit the appropriate valves on both container types
  • Live demonstrations of proper adapter use and valve operation
  • Perform hands-on valve shutdowns with live product in real-world scenarios
⚠ Students must wear full turnout gear and SCBA.
Course #26PIQ-ADV
8 Hours  |  Hazmat Technicians — Specialist Certification

PropaneIQ™
Specialist Level

Advanced Propane Response Tactics — Specialist Level is designed for hazmat technicians seeking to further develop their expertise and achieve Specialist Level certification.

This course emphasizes hands-on training and practical application using live propane, covering incident control and mitigation in realistic scenarios including tanks over 2,000 gallons.

Key Learning Objectives

  • Damaged valve removal procedures
  • Water injection techniques
  • Leak control methods for tanks over 2,000 gallons
  • Flaring operations for safe incident management
⚠ Students must wear full turnout gear and SCBA.
PropaneIQ™

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Training for Your Crew

STS comes to your department, anywhere in the U.S. Contact us to discuss which PropaneIQ™ level is right for your team and schedule your training date.

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