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

Learner Outcomes

• Identify and utilize personal protective equipment appropriate for a hazardous materials response
• Discuss available resources for mobilizing a hazmat response
• Discuss the leveraging of additional resources for conducting a hazmat response
• Secure the scene of a hazmat incident

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Fire Fighting Level I, NFPA 1001 - 2019 Edition, Ch. 4 : Fire Fighting Level I, NFPA 1001 - 2019 Edition, Chapter 4
• Hazardous Materials Awareness, NFPA 1072 - 2017 Edition, Ch. 4 : Hazardous Materials Awareness, NFPA 1072 - 2017 Edition, Ch. 4
• Hazardous Materials Awareness, NFPA 470 - 2022 Edition, Ch. 5 : Hazardous Materials Awareness