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Hazardous Materials Awareness for WMD-HazMat Emergencies

Scope/Overview:

Provides skill development for first responders who, in the course of their normal duties, could be the first on the scene of an emergency involving a hazardous substance.

Key Topic(s):

  • Recognize the Presence of a Hazardous Substance
  • Initiate Protective Actions
  • Establish Scene Control Zones
  • Initiate the Notification Process

Special Features:

Students receive instruction on the use of the "Emergency Response Guidebook" as well as DOT placards and markings, and initial emergency scene procedures.

Course Length:

8 hours

Accredited Certification Level:

IFSAC accredited certification. The exam requires an additional one (1) hour upon course completion.

Standards Met:

NFPA 472, Standard on Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents, (4.1.2.2), OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(i), EPA 40 CFR 311.1 & 40 CFR 311.2, Office of Domestic Preparedness, Emergency Responder Guidelines, 2002.

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