In this episode, Sean interviews Pat Brady, General Director of Hazardous Materials Safety at BNSF Railroad. Learn about Pat's role at BNSF and his vast experience as an emergency responder, we also cover topics such as response readiness in the hazmat community, challenges in hazmat training, credential standards, and how technology such as virtual reality is changing the way Class I railroads are targeting the Gen Zs entering the workforce. Finally we dive into all the elements of stakeholder engagement, and how BNSF supports local communities during incidents. Thanks to our sponsors: Cascade Environmental, E-Tank, Zappa-Stewart, and the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals #emergencyresponse #firstresponders #environmental #healthandsafety #incidentcommand #bnsf #digitaltechnology #hazmat