First Responder Awareness Level Training

This class will give the students the knowledge required under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(q) and includes hands-on experience with the U.S. DOTs Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) and familiarization with OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.1201.

First Responder Operations Level Training

This class meets and exceeds the requirements listed by OSHA under 29 CFR 1910.120 and includes subjects such as: Developing information sources, Hazard awareness, transportation modes, Defensive control strategy, Hazard notification, PPE selection and useage, and Decontamination.

Hazardous Materials Technician Level Training

This hands-on intensive class includes: Incident analysis, Hazard recognition, PPE, a review of the principles and practices of establishing exposure zones, proper decontamination and medical surveillance stations and procedures. This class involves both classroom and hands-on exercises.

Hazardous Materials Specialist Training

This in-depth program includes the subjects listed in the previous classes as well as: Plugging and patching control techniques and Incident command operations. This class involves extensive hands-on practical exercises.

On-Scene Incident Commander Level Training

The incident commander is the individual who, at any one time, is responsible for and in control of the response effort. Any emergency responder expected to perform as an incident commander should be trained to fulfill the obligations of the position including the following:

• Ability to analyze a hazardous substance incident to determine the magnitude of the response problem.
• Ability to plan and implement an appropriate response plan within the capabilities of available personnel and equipment.
• Ability to implement a response to favorably change the outcome of the incident in a manner consistent with the local emergency response plan and the organizations standard operating procedures.
• Ability to evaluate the progress of the emergency response to ensure that the response objectives are being met safely, effectively, and efficiently.
• Ability to adjust the response plan to the conditions of the response and to notify higher levels of response when required by the changes to the response plan.