THIS IS A 160 HOUR CLASS – ALL 4 WEEKS MUST BE ATTENDED TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

The objectives of the course are to teach participants: to classify, identify, and verify known and unknown material by using field survey instruments and equipment; to select and use the proper chemical protective equipment provided to the hazardous materials Technician; to understand hazard and risk assessment techniques for Hazmat and CBRNE environments; to be able to perform advanced control, containment, and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resources and personal protective equipment available; and to develop action plans within the parameters of the State plan for a statewide response to WMD events.

Students are responsible for purchasing their own book for this class.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: Hazardous Materials:  Managing the Incident REVISED 4th Edition

This book will be used for the entire series of hazmat classes and includes quizzes and testing material.