998924 - Hazardous Materials Awareness

Language of Delivery English

Course Description

This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to response to a hazardous materials incident, including personal protection, available resources, introduction to criminal/terrorist activity, calling for trained responders, and securing the scene.

*NFPA 470 - 2022 Edition, Ch. 5

Capacity: Min. 8 / Max.12

Mandatory Texts: Jones & Bartlett: Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response, Canadian 4th Edition & Emergency Response Guide (ERG 2024).

Course Outline

Section 1: Introduction
Section 2: Incident Preparedness
Section 3: Approach and Arrival
Section 4: Detection and Collection
Section 5: Strategic Goals and Tactical Objectives
Section 6: Transfer/Termination

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

Fire & Rescue Certificate : Fire & Rescue Certificate
Fire Fighting Level I, NFPA 1001 - 2019 Edition, Ch. 4 : Fire Fighting Level I, NFPA 1001 - 2019 Edition, Chapter 4
Hazardous Materials Awareness, NFPA 470 - 2022 Edition, Ch. 5 : Hazardous Materials Awareness
Public Fire Paramedic Program (PFPP) Diploma : Public Fire Paramedic Program (PFPP) Diploma

Apply Now - Available Course offerings

998924 - 003

Jan 06, 2025

Enrollment Closed

Hazardous Materials Awareness BLOCK 2

English

Theory

Jan 06, 2025 to Jan 24, 2025

Tuition non-credit

$150.00

Jan 05, 2025

Section Notes

This is Hazardous Materials BLOCK # 2

This offering of Hazardous Materials - Awareness is being offered together with Hazardous Materials - Operations in the online/block format.

Successfully applying and enrolling in this course (Awareness) means you are automatically enrolled in the adjoining Hazardous Materials - Operations course/practical evaluations.

Hazardous Materials Awareness: Jan 6-24, 2025
Hazardous Materials Operations: Feb 10-28, 2025
Practical & Written: Mar 22-23, 2025

998924 - 008

Feb 03, 2025

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Hazardous Materials Awareness BLOCK 6

English

Theory

Feb 03, 2025 to Feb 21, 2025

Tuition non-credit

$150.00

Feb 02, 2025

Section Notes

This is Hazardous Materials BLOCK # 6

This offering of Hazardous Materials - Awareness is being offered together with Hazardous Materials - Operations in the online/block format.

Successfully applying and enrolling in this course (Awareness) means you are automatically enrolled in the adjoining Hazardous Materials - Operations course/practical evaluations.

Hazardous Materials Awareness: Feb 3-21, 2025
Hazardous Materials Operations: Mar 10-28, 2025
Practical & Written: Apr 5-6, 2025

998924 - 004

Mar 31, 2025

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Hazardous Materials Awareness BLOCK 3

English

Theory

Mar 31, 2025 to Apr 17, 2025

Tuition non-credit

$150.00

Mar 30, 2025

Section Notes

This is Hazardous Materials BLOCK # 3

This offering of Hazardous Materials - Awareness is being offered together with Hazardous Materials - Operations in the online/block format.

Successfully applying and enrolling in this course (Awareness) means you are automatically enrolled in the adjoining Hazardous Materials - Operations course/practical evaluations.

Hazardous Materials Awareness: March 31-Apr 17, 2025
Hazardous Materials Operations: May 5-23, 2025
Practical & Written: Jun 14-15, 2025

998924 - 006

Apr 07, 2025

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Hazardous Materials Awareness (NFPA 470, 2022 Edition, Ch. 5)

English

Theory

M, T, W, Th, F

9:00AM to 4:00PM

Apr 07, 2025 to Apr 11, 2025

Schedule and Location

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30.0

MESC Main Campus

Tuition non-credit

$150.00

Apr 06, 2025

Section Notes

This offering of Hazardous Materials - Awareness is being offered together with Hazardous Materials - Operations in an in-person format spanning the two week period of April 7, 2024 to April 17, 2024. This includes evaluations and written examinations. Successful completion of this two week offering will result in IFSAC & ProBoard certification for both Hazardous Materials - Awareness and Hazardous Materials - Operations.

Successfully applying and enrolling in this course means you are automatically enrolled in the adjoining Hazardous Materials - Operations course.

998924 - 005

Apr 28, 2025

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Hazardous Materials Awareness BLOCK 4

English

Theory

Apr 28, 2025 to May 16, 2025

Tuition non-credit

$150.00

Apr 27, 2025

Section Notes

This is Hazardous Materials BLOCK # 4

This offering of Hazardous Materials - Awareness is being offered together with Hazardous Materials - Operations in the online/block format.

Successfully applying and enrolling in this course (Awareness) means you are automatically enrolled in the adjoining Hazardous Materials - Operations course/practical evaluations.

Hazardous Materials Awareness: Apr 28-May 16, 2025
Hazardous Materials Operations: Jun 2-20, 2025
Practical & Written: Jul 5-6, 2025

998924 - 009

Jul 07, 2025

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Hazardous Materials Awareness BLOCK 7

English

Theory

Jul 07, 2025 to Jul 25, 2025

Tuition non-credit

$150.00

Jul 06, 2025

Section Notes

This is Hazardous Materials BLOCK # 7

This offering of Hazardous Materials - Awareness is being offered together with Hazardous Materials - Operations in the online/block format.

Successfully applying and enrolling in this course (Awareness) means you are automatically enrolled in the adjoining Hazardous Materials - Operations course/practical evaluations.

Hazardous Materials Awareness: Jul 7-25, 2025
Hazardous Materials Operations: Aug 11-29, 2025
Practical & Written: Sep 13-14, 2025

998924 - 010

Aug 05, 2025

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Hazardous Materials Awareness BLOCK 8

English

Theory

Aug 05, 2025 to Aug 22, 2025

Tuition non-credit

$150.00

Aug 04, 2025

Section Notes

This is Hazardous Materials BLOCK # 8

This offering of Hazardous Materials - Awareness is being offered together with Hazardous Materials - Operations in the online/block format.

Successfully applying and enrolling in this course (Awareness) means you are automatically enrolled in the adjoining Hazardous Materials - Operations course/practical evaluations.

Hazardous Materials Awareness: Aug 5-22, 2025
Hazardous Materials Operations: Sep 2-19, 2025
Practical & Written: Oct 4-5, 2025