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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

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Section Title
Hazardous Materials Awareness BLOCK 3
Language of Delivery
English
Type
Theory
Dates
Mar 31, 2025 to Apr 17, 2025
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $150.00 Click here to get more information
Drop Request Deadline
Mar 30, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
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
Section Title
Hazardous Materials Awareness (NFPA 470, 2022 Edition, Ch. 5)
Language of Delivery
English
Type
Online
Dates
Apr 07, 2025 to Apr 25, 2025
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $150.00 Click here to get more information
Drop Request Deadline
Apr 06, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 06, 2025
Section Notes

This course is now offered on line and will run from April 7-25th

Section Title
Hazardous Materials Awareness BLOCK 4
Language of Delivery
English
Type
Theory
Dates
Apr 28, 2025 to May 16, 2025
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $150.00 Click here to get more information
Drop Request Deadline
Apr 27, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 27, 2025
Instructors
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
Section Title
Hazardous Materials Awareness BLOCK 7
Language of Delivery
English
Type
Theory
Dates
Jul 07, 2025 to Jul 25, 2025
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $150.00 Click here to get more information
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 06, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
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
Section Title
Hazardous Materials Awareness BLOCK 8
Language of Delivery
English
Type
Theory
Dates
Aug 05, 2025 to Aug 22, 2025
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $150.00 Click here to get more information
Drop Request Deadline
Aug 04, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Aug 04, 2025
Instructors
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
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