Pipeline Preparedness: Louisiana’s First CO₂ Emergency Training Program

Chief Tracy Normand of the Louisiana Fire and Emergency Training Academy and Mike Smith from ExxonMobil join the show to explore Louisiana’s groundbreaking CO₂ Pipeline Emergency Training Program—a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to prepare firefighters and first responders for potential pipeline incidents. This program combines classroom instruction at River Parishes Community College with hands-on drills using a custom CO₂ pipeline prop. Learn why this training matters for community safety, how ExxonMobil’s partnership made it possible, and what it means for Louisiana’s emergency readiness in an evolving energy landscape. Tune in for insights that could save lives.