Course Information
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. NFPA 472 compliant.Course Length:
8 hoursKey Topic(s):
- Recognize the Presence of a Hazardous Substance
- Initiate Protective Actions
- Establish Scene Control Zones
- Initiate the Notification Process
Feature(s):
- Students receive instruction on the use of the "Emergency Response Guidebook" as well as DOT placards and markings, and initial emergency scene procedures.
Accredited Certification Level:
IFSAC accredited certification. The exam requires an additional one (1) hour upon course completion.Standard(s) 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.
