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Fire - HazMat 1st Responder Operations - HMO220750 - District 4

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Brief Description: Provide entry level first responders knowledge and skills to meet min. JPRs as outlined in NFPA 1072

Full Description: The HMA course will provide entry level first responders with the knowledge and skills to meet the minimum job performance requirements as outlined in NFPA 1072. It will also provide you with the knowledge 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.

The HMO course provides those who are or will be operating as a member of a fire department, law enforcement agency, EMS agency, emergency management agency, or other first responder agency, the basic skills needed to evaluate and work defensively at an incident involving the release of hazardous materials. Candidates must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and effectively identify hazardous materials, make the necessary notifications, basic hazards and risk-assessment techniques for HazMat environments, perform scene isolation, public protection actions and defensive control measures at hazardous materials incidents. Additionally, you will learn about selecting and using proper personal protective equipment provided to the first responder at the Operations level; performing basic control, containment and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resources and personal protective equipment available; and an understanding of the relevant standard operating guidelines and termination procedures.

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

Training Dates: 08/05/2024 - 08/07/2024

Prerequisites: None Specified

Registration Dates: 02/07/2024 - 07/01/2024

Available Seats: 12

Fee: None Specified

Training Location: District 4 Lafayette Training Center
2070 South 500 East
Lafayette, IN 47905

Resources Required: To obtain certification candidates must score at least a 70% on the state written exam and meet ALL prerequisites prior to testing. Candidates should expect to spend study time outside of class to prepare for the written examination.

Firefighting gear may be required for the practical skills activity. Students are encouraged to bring personal cameras for use in the practical activity.

Reporting Instructions: None Specified

Documents: Flyer

Indiana Public Safety Personnel Portal

Fire - HazMat 1st Responder Operations - HMO220750 - District 4