Propane marketers doing more for propane safety.

I take great pride in being a propane marketer. It's not just a job for me, and, I suspect, not for other propane marketers either. That is why I want to tell you about one of the great new things we've done as an industry: the Propane Emergencies program.

As a vital part of our industry's vision and continued commitment to propane safety, the National Propane Gas Association, with funding from the Propane Education & Research Council, worked with hazardous materials specialists Mike Hildebrand, Greg Noll and Mike Callan to create a comprehensive new training program for firefighters and emergency responders. This program was designed for members of the fire service needing information on how to safely handle propane and propane incidents. In fact, we've set an example for others to follow, and I can't think of a more …