Program: Hybrid Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations
Location: Vermont Fire Academy - Pittsford
Start Date: Monday, May 24, 2021
Registration Deadline: 4 PM on Monday, May 10, 2021
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This program 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.
Upon successful completion, students are awarded nationally registered Pro Board certification in accordance with NFPA 1072, Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations Professional Qualifications, Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel, 2017 edition.
To register, download the Hazardous Materials Operations Admission Application, fill it out and return it to the Vermont Fire Academy by the registration deadline. Applications can be emailed to: DPS.VFAApplications@vermont.gov.
Priority will go to Vermont Firefighters. The class minimum is 15 students.
Please note students will need a device and reliable internet access to participate in the virtual classroom and complete assignments.