Operations At Hazmat Incidents

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Determine the magnitude of the problem. . Plan a response within the capabilities of personnel and equipment.

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4 Days

Course Details

Objective
To train the Hazmat responder to a level that they can:
. Determine the magnitude of the problem.
. Plan a response within the capabilities of personnel and equipment.
. Implement the planned response to achieve a favorable outcome.
. Evaluate progress of actions to insure response objectives are met safely, effectively, and efficiently as per NFPA 471 Recommended Practice for Responding to Hazardous Materials Incidents, and 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
  • Pro Board/IFSAC Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification

 

Target Group
All persons who in the line of duty may respond to or encounter a hazardous material release and take defensive actions to lessen potential harm.

 

Methodology
Classroom lectures, paper exercises, and practical exercises. There is a certification exam.

 

Content

  • Analyze a hazardous material incident • Determine the magnitude of the problem
  • Collect hazard and response information • Implement the response
  • Evaluate the response.

 

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

  • Waverley Branch

    48 Powder Mill Road, Waverley, Halifax

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