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09/03/2026

The Iowa Propane Emergency Response Training road show continued yesterday, on Day 3, with hazmat and fire units from across the area, including Linn County, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Waterloo, Marion, and Hiawatha.

The afternoon's exercise added an extra flare, literally! 🔥 Linn County Coop Oil provided a transport, bobtail, and propane that allowed the teams to successfully complete a triple flare from a single opening.

A huge thank you to Kevin Willaby and Linn County Coop Oil, Marion Fire Department, Hiawatha Fire, Ronn Huffman and Responders Training, IPGA, and IPERC for making the training possible.

And we can't forget Willie's BBQ for keeping everyone fueled with some seriously good food! 🍖

Three stops down, one to go. Grinnell is up next! 🚒

09/03/2026

We are happy to be a part of the Iowa Propane Safety Initiative!

09/02/2026

Yesterday, the Iowa Propane Emergency Response Training continued for Day 2 in Fort Dodge, where 18 members of the Region V Hazmat Team took part in classroom and hands-on training.

A big thank you to the Fort Dodge Fire Department, Alex and Wessell Oil, Kyle Porter, and Ron Huffman of Responder Training for helping make the day happen!

And a special shoutout to the two individuals who put on full turnout gear in 97 degree heat for the liquid withdrawal valve portion of the training. That's dedication!

This project is funded through an IPERC grant through the Iowa Propane Gas Association.

Next stop: Marion! 🚒

09/01/2026

Day 1 is in the books!

Yesterday, members of the Des Moines and Ames Hazmat units took part in classroom and hands-on propane emergency response training in Ames.

A huge thank you to Key Cooperative for providing the bobtail and propane, Iowa Propane Gas Association and IPERC for funding the project, and Ron Huffman of Responder Training for leading the training in 95-degree heat!

One down, three more stops to go. Next up: Fort Dodge! 🚒

08/31/2026

The final phase is underway!

The Iowa Propane Gas Association and Iowa PERC are wrapping up their statewide program to equip and train Hazmat units to respond to propane related accidents and incidents.

This week, training is taking place in Ames, Fort Dodge, Marion, and Grinnell, with training led by Ron Huffman of Responder Training.

GEC's Todd Meyer has been involved in this project from the beginning, helping support the effort to strengthen propane emergency response across Iowa.

Stay tuned for more from Iowa this week!

08/27/2026

The GEM Compressors are here! 📣

A fresh shipment of GEM’s has arrived at GEC. They're on their way to customers and ready to go to work.

08/26/2026

GEC Sales Representatives David Young and Todd Meyer are at the Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association - IFCA MAGIE this week, celebrating back-to-back birthdays and getting ready to welcome attendees at Booth #15 in the Varied Industries Tent.

Stop by today or tomorrow to meet Todd and David and learn more about GEC!

08/24/2026

GEC's Todd Meyer and Michael Miculinich had the opportunity to participate in all four WI Propane Gas Association District Meetings across the state. Thank you to everyone who attended!

District Meetings - District 4

One of the best parts of our District Meetings is getting out around the state and spending time face-to-face with the people who make Wisconsin’s propane industry strong.

A special thank you to Todd Meyer, GEC, for bringing valuable cathodic protection training to each District Meeting. We also greatly appreciate WPGA President Aaron Huizenga, Lakes Gas, and Mike Miculinich, GEC, who joined us for all four stops across the state. Most importantly, thank you to everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to attend, learn and connect with WPGA!

08/21/2026

When propane tanks are packed into tight residential yards, getting a tank out for service isn't always as simple as it sounds.

At the 2026 TPGA Crossroads Propane Expo, GEC Sales Representative Mike Armstrong explained how customers in Florida are using the GEM Compressor to handle that challenge.

For above ground or underground tanks that can't simply be moved to another location for evacuation, and where flaring isn't a practical option, the GEM can be set up at the tank to transfer the gas. The tank can then be repaired and put back into service without the need for a dedicated bobtail or moving the tank.

As Mike puts it: "They're back in business in no time."

That's the kind of solution the GEM was built for.

08/19/2026

GEC is on the road this week! 🚛

Lee Naylor and Steve Smith have been working across Kentucky and Tennessee, leading My Truck Won’t Pump training and connecting with attendees at the Tennessee Propane Gas Association’s Summer Conventions.

From the training room to the booth, our team is staying busy sharing knowledge and answering your LPG questions. There are still spots available for tomorrow’s rotating training sessions in Dickson, TN, so come join us!