HAZMAT TRAINING

Course Name – SFA NFPA 1072(17) Hazardous Materials Operations Level

Course Length:

40 Hours of Online Interactive Pre-Class

3 Days or 20 Hours of Practical Instruction

2 Days or 16 hours of OFMEM Certification Testing for NFPA 1072(17) HAZMAT Operations

Course Description:

Southwest Fire Academy provides candidates with a unique training opportunity for candidates to become trained and qualified to NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Level.  This 76-hour course meets the requirements outlined in NFPA 1072(17).  Successful students will receive a certificate and completed Job Performance Requirements.  Training includes:

• Personal Protective Equipment
• Surveying an incident
• Characteristics of hazardous materials
• Development of an incident
• Decontamination
• Incident command

Candidates will experience training sessions as well as they will run several scenarios based on actual calls that our instructors have experienced!

Prerequisite:

None

What to Bring to Class:

• A safety-first attitude and open mind
• CSA approved footwear (steel toe)
• Camera – we encourage you take pictures
• Station work wear – long pants / long sleeves recommended

Course Includes:

• Access to SFA PPE and equipment
• Complete electronic JPR package (SFA retains all original documentation)
• Certificate of qualification