Introduction To Hazmat (Hazmat Awareness)

Objective
To provide the emergency response personnel with a level of competence to recognize the presence of a hazardous material and what actions to take to protect lives as per NFPA 1072 Standard for Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications.

Prerequisite

• 18 years of age (16 or 17 with Departmental Supervision)
• Must be an active member of a Fire Department or an Industrial Fire Brigade

Target Group

• All persons who in the line of duty may respond to or encounter a hazardous material (dangerous goods).

Methodology

• Classroom. There is a certification exam.

Content

• Hazardous materials regulations and properties
• Hazardous materials identification.
• Managing the incident.
• Personal protective equipment.
• Terrorist and other criminal activities.
• Strategy and tactics.

Certification

• Certification for this course is through the Nova Scotia Professional Qualifications Board.