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HAZ020 - NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Technician Training - 36.00 Hours

Start Date End Date Location Class Number    
6/3/13 6/7/13 College Station, TX USA FP HAZ020 123 [register] [details]  
7/15/13 7/19/13 College Station, TX USA FP HAZ020 134 [register] [details]  
9/23/13 9/27/13 College Station, TX USA FP HAZ020 124 [register] [details]  
11/11/13 11/15/13 College Station, TX USA FP HAZ020 125 [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


HAZ020 - NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Technician Training - 36.00 Hours

Prerequisites

Students must be trained to the Operations level to receive Pro-Board certification at the end of the HazMat Technician course. Proof of Operations level training must be submitted prior to the end of class. Please click on the additional information link to see the requirement for submitting proof of operations level training. The written and skills testing must receive a passing score in order to receive a Pro Board certificate Additional Information Link

Description

This course is 4 1/2 days in duration including 1/2 day for any retraining and retesting if needed. This course is designed to teach the participant how to respond and mitigate a hazardous materials release. This course is designed to meet or exceed the elements of NFPA 472, chapter 7 2008 edition. The Hazardous Materials Technician course will provide the tools necessary to obtain certification through NPQS (Pro Board). The course is designed around classroom lectures and interactive exercises. 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.

GSA Logo GSA Contract #GS07F0357V, GSA pricing is for contract only classes, GSA customers, please contact the division to register. Call 866‐878‐8900.

Topics

Topics in this course include:

  • Surveying the incident
  • Container ID, Condition, and Marking
  • Monitoring Equipment
  • Resource Utilization
  • Response Objectives
  • Action Option
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Chemical Compatibility
  • Developing Action Plans
  • Incident Management
  • Control Functions
  • Evaluation Progress
  • Incident Termination
  • Field Exercises

    Audience

    Industrial and Municipal Firefighters, Military Personnel & Law Enforcement Personnel

    Other Information

    Skills

    • A, B & C Chlorine Kits
    • MC306/406 Dome Clamp with Grounding and Bonding
    • Level A Dress out with SCBA
    • Drum Leak Repair and Over packing
    • Instrumentation Laboratory
  • Due to the nature of the training, a physical examination and fit test is recommended prior to enrolling in this course.

    Registration
    INDUSTRIAL PROGRAM
    Register online or use our registration form(MS Word format, the form will open in a new window), fill it out, print it, and fax it to (979)458-4368.

    ANNUAL INDUSTRIAL FIRE SCHOOL IN JULY
    Class limit: 40 students
    PPE Level: 2
    Go to www.teex.com/firesafety to read details in the TEEX Student Safety Manual. All students are required to follow this manual at all times.
    Students should bring the same type of clothing as worn on normal duty at their plant, including bunker gear which is NFPA 1971 compliant.

    Class hours: Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

    A late fee of $50.00 will be asessed to payments made after the registration deadline for the Annual Fire Training School classes.
    Register on-line at www.teex.com/annualschools or print the Annual School registration form located on the same web page and mail with payment or fax 866.878.8900 with approved and signed Purchase Order. Other registration forms will not be accepted.

    Price
    Please click on "details" above for individual class pricing.

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