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Hazardous Materials Operations - Castleton

Location:  Castleton Fire Station 
When: December 12, 16, 19, 2019 and January 2, 6, 11.  Testing on January 13, 2020
Class Times: Weekdays 1800 - 2200; Weekend 0800 - 1700
Application Deadline:  close of business on November 28, 2019

Please apply by submitting a Hazardous Materials Operations admission application to the Vermont Fire Academy by the Application deadline listed above. 

This course provides the student with the basic skills necessary to safely and effectively manage the on-scene operations involving the uncontrolled release of dangerous chemicals. As such it focuses on those individuals in local jurisdictions who respond to releases or potential releases of hazardous substances as part of the initial response to the site for the purpose of protecting nearby persons, property, or the environment from the effects of the release. They are trained to respond in a defensive fashion to contain the release from a safe distance, keeping it from spreading, and preventing exposures. The course is designed to meet the training responsibilities as outlined by OSHA, CFR 1910.120 and NFPA 1072 for the Operations Level.  

Prerequisite:  Participants must be proficient and qualified at donning SCBA.