Course Description

This course provides the knowledge and skills to respond to hazardous materials incidents to protect persons, the environment, and property, including detecting the presence of hazardous substances and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives (CBRNE), consulting references for additional information, and implementing work practices that will minimize the possibility of contamination.

*NFPA 470 - 2022 Edition, Ch. 7, 9.2 & 9.6

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

• Introduction
• Section 1: Hazardous Materials Regulations, Standards and Laws
• Section 2: Recognizing and Identifying the Hazards
• Section 3: Properties and Effects
• Section 4: Understanding the Hazards
• Section 5: Estimating Potential Harm and Planning a Response
• Section 6: Implementing the Planned Response
• Section 7: Hazardous Materials Responder Health and Safety
• Section 8: Hazardous Materials Responder Personal Protective Equipment
• Section 9: Product Control

Learner Outcomes

• Detect the presence of hazardous substances, including chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives (CBRNE)
• Consult references, including the Emergency Response Guide (ERG), shipping documents, and WHMIS forms, for additional information on dealing with a hazardous substance
• Implement work practices to minimize the risk of contamination

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 Operations, NFPA 1072 - 2017 Edition, Ch. 5, 6.2 & 6.6 : Hazardous Materials Operations, NFPA 1072 - 2017 Edition, Chapters 5, 6.2 & 6.6
• Hazardous Materials Operations, NFPA 470 - 2022 Edition, Ch. 7, 9.2, & 9.6 : Hazardous Materials Operations