The updated program leverages online training modules to make the material more accessible. (Aranga87/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

Propane emergency response training refreshed

December 12, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

PERC’s Propane Emergencies program supports the industry’s ability to work with the fire service in response to propane-related incidents.

This article is tagged with Dave Latourell, education, Eric Kuster, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Propane Emergencies, propane safety, Top Propane Retailers, training and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Become a propane brand ambassador on LinkedIn

December 1, 2022 By Danielle Pesta

Follow these four steps to create a LinkedIn presence that will help you build strong relationships in the propane industry.

This article is tagged with digital media, LinkedIn, marketing, networking, social media, the digital space, training and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Left to right: PPATEC 2022 graduates Jamal Laster, Cody Wallace, Riley Thomas and Caleb Templin (Photo: PPA)

PPATEC launches workforce development program

October 27, 2022 By Jesse Khalil

The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Technical Education Center launched a 10-week program to expand workforce development in the propane industry.

This article is tagged with Pennsylvania, safety and training, Suburban Propane, technician training, training, workforce development and posted in News

Cultivating a place to learn

August 4, 2022 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council is directing industry members to its Learning Center for propane industry safety and training information.

This article is tagged with Certified Employee Training Program (CETP), education, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), safety, Safety First column, training and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Provide employees with soft-skills training

April 7, 2022 By Christina Armentano

Paraco Gas is providing employees with soft-skills training to elevate workforce communication, employee mindset and customer satisfaction.

This article is tagged with communication, customer relations, customer service, Paraco Gas, training and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Faces & Places: March 2022

March 11, 2022 By LP Gas

In March Faces & Places, find images of industry members at the National Propane Gas Association’s winter meetings in Palm Springs, California, and more.

This article is tagged with Bergquist, California, Conger LP Gas, faces & places, Georgia, McMahan’s Bottle Gas, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Ohio, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), training and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Growing safer using technology

February 10, 2022 By Stuart Flatow

Stuart Flatow evaluates how the propane industry has fully embraced technology and improved safety and training as a result.

This article is tagged with mobile app, mobile technology, P3 Propane Safety, safety, safety and training, Safety First column, Stuart Flatow, technology, training, ValvTect, webinar and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Laney leading a presentation for Oklahoma propane marketers. Photo courtesy of Paula Laney

Propane Personality: Safety, training professional Paula Laney

August 23, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Check out a conversation with Paula Laney, the director of safety, education and training for the Oklahoma LP Gas Research marketing and safety commission.

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