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Snow and Ice Operations - Barnstable

Date: 10/28/2019 8:00 AM - 10/28/2019 3:00 PM

Location: C.O.M.M. Fire
1875 Falmouth Rd
Second Floor
Barnstable, Massachusetts

Capacity:

36/38


Overview

This course will teach planning for winter weather and cover:

  • The proper use of salt and liquid anti-icers and the environmental impacts.
  • Pre wetting and pre-treating
  • Anti-icing vs. De-icing.
  • The use of sand and it’s environmental impact.
  • Equipment calibration, usage specification and technology.
  • Snow and ice policy for public review. 
  • Cost benefit analysis of salt vs. sand.

Registration 7:30 AM. Class begins at 8:00 AM.

Please see course flyer for more information.

 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Philip Town of Barnstable DPW
Andy Town of Barnstable DPW
Bill Town of Lakeville
Bradlee Town of Barnstable DPW
Brett Town of Falmouth DPW
Calvin Town of Falmouth DPW
Charlie Town of Milton DPW
Craig Town of Falmouth DPW
David Town of Dennis
Douglas Town of Falmouth
Franklin Town of Lakeville
James Town of Lakeville
James USCG Base Cape Cod
Jamie Town of Falmouth DPW
Mike Town of Falmouth DPW
Mike Town of Falmouth DPW
Pat Town of Milton DPW
Thomas Town of Dennis
Tom Town of Dennis
Tom Town of Milton Consolidated Facilities
Tyler Town of Barnstable DPW
Wiley Town of Dennis
William Town of Dennis
Instructors
  • Michael Smith
    Technical Training Specialist at UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)
    Michael Smith is the Baystate Roads Technical Training Specialist. He was a Highway Superintendent for 20 years where he developed and implemented modern road maintenance techniques. Mike was responsible for day to day operation and long range planning for the municipality.

    Before retiring in 2015, Mike was also a firefighter for 34 years. He is a lifelong resident of Heath, Massachusetts, whose teaching style includes a healthy portion of humor and student interaction. Mike can be reached at: mdsmith@umass.edu