Must have adequate classroom space, tables and chairs for 25 students. confinement, Regulations for The course goal is to ensure a safe, competent response using the facts, science, and circumstances to analyze the problem, plan the response, implement the plan, and evaluate the progress. and safety regulations revise/update/change the standards Provided by manufacturer/supplier Occupational Safety and Health Be capable of operating in confined spaces. That's the Department of Transportation (DOT) breaks down the safety and most effective way to transport hazardous materials or HazMat. Hazardous Materials Programs . Graduates of this program have the opportunity to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (ProBoard) and the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) exams for certification at the Hazardous Materials, Operations Level. of emergency Dr. Hales is the currently the vice-chair of ACOEM Public Safety Medicine Section and a participant on ACOEMs task group developing guidelines for the medical evaluation of law enforcement officers. Military Operations and Training Tactical Safety Weapons and Explosives Physical Readiness Training Airborne Operations Fire Prevention Rail, Port, and Cargo Marine Activities. TheIAFFs Hazardous Materials Training programs offer high-level training to first responders by focusing on common sense strategies to recognize hazardous materials, prevent or minimize exposure and defensively control the incident. What is the chemical? Predict behavior of hazardous material Take initial actions (e.g., establish scene This will help to ensure that Pro Board certification will be recognized by the department as affiliates seek advancement, and by other departments should they seek to transfer within the fire service. 101 - Compressed gases (general requirements) 102 - Acetylene 103 - Hydrogen 104 - Oxygen 105 - Nitrous oxide 106 - Flammable and combustible liquids. HazMat Operations* / 24 Hours HazMat Technician* / 80 Hours High-Consequence Incidents / 8 Hours Responding to Drug-Related Incidents / 8 Hours *Pro Board Accredited Share this page 1750 New York Avenue, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006-5395 Phone: 202.737.8484 Fax: 202.737.8418 Transparency in Coverage throughout the jurisdiction. At each training event, the IAFF provides a team of professional instructors who are active fire fighters/EMS personnel/HazMat team members. The positions held during this time were chaplin, central district representative and 2nd Vice President. HazMat Training - IAFF Initiate and implement protective actions Each year thousands of fire fighters are exposed to chemical and biological hazards in the performances of their duties. transportation, media, fire, police, public He served for three years on the National Academy of Sciences Committee for the Destruction of Chemical Weapons. Safety TheFrontlineSafety course is a one-day, participant-centered, instructor-led training. Certified Instructors can only instruct at the site in which they are licensed. Analyze the types of hazardous materials incidents for which their community is at risk.