Hazardous Materials Aware/Oper

Catalog description

Course will provide the emergency responder with the ability to identify emergency scenes and respond to releases or potential releases of hazardous materials as part of the initial response to the incident for the purpose of protecting nearby persons, the environment, or property from the effects of the release. Successful completion qualifies the student to sit for certification examination conducted by the Arizona Center of Fire Service Excellence. This class will meet or exceed the requirements as defined by NFPA 472, Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents and NFPA 1072, Standard for Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Response Personnel Professional Qualifications.