Today, a 28,000 gallon ‘tank car’ - donated by BNSF Railway - arrived at the Olathe Fire Academy. The tank car prop is unique to the region and will add many training opportunities to help better our response to rail emergencies (e.g., hazardous materials). Division Chief Eric Barnum said, “We are extremely excited and grateful to be receiving this donation from BNSF. The BNSF tank car prop will be a signature training element.” Learn more about tank cars - and their potential cargoes and capaci

Here’s something you don’t see everyday, the BNSF Railway “Fire Train” working to keep the U.S. Forest Service-Plumas National Forest safe during the 200,000 acre #DixieFire in Northern California. | California Governor's Office of Emergency Services