East Palestine First Responder Training Center Moves Forward with New Details

First responder training facility planned in East Palestine to boost disaster preparedness nationwide

Norfolk Southern is pledging $20 million for the facility, which aims to prepare emergency crews for rail disasters and hazardous material incidents.

New training center planned near East Palestine, Ohio, after 2023 train derailment

More than three years after the Norfolk Southern train derailment, first responders will soon have a permanent training facility.

Advanced first responder training center coming to East Palestine

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (WTRF) - Youngstown State University has partnered with Norfolk Southern, state government officials and the East Palestine community to build an advanced first responder training center. On Thursday, community members, first responders and officials gathered for an update on the project. This proposed training campus is about taking experience and turning it into education. [...]

East Palestine first responder training center moves forward with new details

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel and Norfolk Southern joined other state and local leaders, to announce the next phase of plans for a new regional first responder training center in East Palestine on Thursday.

YSU, Norfolk Southern announce collaboration on first responder training facility

A collaboration between Youngstown State University, the State of Ohio, the Village of East Palestine and Norfolk Southern is moving forward on a collaborative effort to strengthen emergency preparedness, expand workforce opportunities and provide specialized training for first responders.

Officials share update on East Palestine first responder training center

Gov. Mike DeWine, R-Ohio, joined Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel, Sen. Jon Husted for the announcement.