Using activities and scenarios, you will identify the
hazards of hazardous products and chemicals. You will analyze chemical
and physical properties to support risk-based response and decision-making and
share that information. Where appropriate, this course aligns with NFPA
470 and other industry standards.
Pre-course materials and course syllabus
Instructions to Download Student Manual: | https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/ax/pcm/BYOD_Instructions_0233.pdf PDF 71KB |
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Welcome Letter/Pre-course Assignment Information: | https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/ax/pcm/pcm_r0233.pdf PDF 62KB |
Course Syllabus: | https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/ax/syll/syllabus_r0233.pdf PDF 170KB |
All emergency and skilled support personnel with responsibility, or those preparing for responsibility, during a hazardous materials incident.
Emergency planners, members of Local Emergency Planning Committees, environmental hygienists, facility safety personnel, environmental response personnel, personnel with responsibilities related to environmental protection.
Members of law enforcement who have responsibilities responding to hazardous materials incidents including clandestine drug/weapons labs and environmental crimes.
Members specialized response teams such as hazardous materials strike teams and civil support teams, hazardous materials technicians, hazardous materials specialists, hazardous material safety officers, and hazardous materials group supervisors/branch directors.
Upcoming offerings
Dates | Availability | Location | Contact(s) | CCP |
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August 12 - 23, 2024 | Application period closed | Emmitsburg, Maryland | ||
October 28, 2024 - November 8, 2024 | Apply between 6/15/2024 - 7/15/2024 | Emmitsburg, Maryland | ||
December 9 - 20, 2024 | Apply between 6/15/2024 - 7/15/2024 | Emmitsburg, Maryland | ||
February 17 - 28, 2025 | Apply between 9/15/2024 - 10/15/2024 | Emmitsburg, Maryland | ||
March 17 - 28, 2025 | Apply between 9/15/2024 - 10/15/2024 | Emmitsburg, Maryland | ||
July 7 - 18, 2025 | Apply between 3/15/2025 - 4/15/2025 | Emmitsburg, Maryland |