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Start Date End Date Location Class Number  
9/13/10 9/17/10 College Station ,TX USA FP HAZ002 43 [register] [details]
11/15/10 11/19/10 College Station ,TX USA FP HAZ002 44 [register] [details]
This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division to get the latest schedule.

Course Description


HAZ002 - Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Technician Training - 40.00 Hours

Prerequisites

Due to the strenuous demands, a physical examination is recommended.

Description

PRICES vary depending on the course. Check "details" of class before registration.

This is a combined course of First Responder Awareness Level, First Responder Operations Level, and Hazardous Materials Technician. Course meets or exceeds OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120, EPA and DOT requirements. This course is not approved by Texas Commission on Fire Protection guidelines specified in Chapter 6 of the commission's Certification Curriculum Manual. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded 4.0 Continuing Education Units (CEU) certified through the International Association for Continuing Education & Training.

Topics

Topics covered in the course include:

  • Incident command
  • Response operations
  • Decontamination
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Principles of toxicology
  • DOT information
  • Exposure guidelines
  • Identification of hazardous materials
  • Respiratory protection
  • Incident control
  • Confinement and containment
  • Additional related subjects

Audience

All emergency response personnel, including fire prevention, suppression, control and safety personnel

Other Information

Fees must be paid prior to or on the first day of class. Fees do not include lodging or meals.

Course dates and fees are subject to change without notice.

Price
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