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Fire - HazMat 1st Responder Awareness - HMA0028

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Brief Description: Provide entry level first responders knowledge and skills to meet min. JPRs as outlined in NFPA 472.

Full Description: This course will provide entry level first responders with the knowledge and skills to meet the minimum job performance requirements as outlined in NFPA 472. Additionally, it with provide you how to: Understand what hazardous substances are and the risk associated with them in an incident; Recognize the presence of hazardous substances in an emergency; Understand the role of the emergency responder at the Awareness level, including site security and control; Have understanding of the U.S. Department of Transportation Emergency Response Guidebook; Realize the need for additional resources, call for appropriate assistance, and to make appropriate notifications to the community.

Resources Required: In order to test for this certification you must meet the prerequisite of being 18 years old or older. If you do not meet this prerequisite by the time testing ID's are issued you will not receive a testing ID. The only exceptions are if you are enrolled in a career center or testing with a variance.

Candidates should expect to spend study time outside of class to prepare for the written examination.