HAZMAT Incident Command
(NFPA 470, 2022 Edition)
description
This 40-hour training program is for emergency response personnel or company personnel who may be required to assume incident command of a hazardous materials incident. The course curriculum is in accordance with the NFPA 470 (2022 Edition), Hazardous Materials First Responder at the Incident Command Level (Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Standard for Responders) and focuses on the critical Hazardous Materials knowledge and skills required for this advanced level of qualification. This course is Pro Board accredited, providing internationally recognized certification for Emergency Response Professionals, Industrial Fire Brigade Members, or company personnel. Delegates must undergo an examination and skills evaluation, which, if completed successfully, will result in Pro Board Certification.
duration
40 hours (5 days)
Pre-Requisite Training
HAZMAT Operations (NFPA 1072/470)
Topics covered
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The Hazardous Materials Management System
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Health and Safety
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Managing the Incident: Problems, Pitfalls, and Solutions
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The Eight-Step Process: An Overview
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Hazardous Materials Chemistry
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Hazardous Materials Monitoring and Detection
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Site Management
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Identifying the Problem
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Hazard Assessment and Risk Evaluation
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Selecting Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment
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Information Management and Resource Coordination
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Implementing Response Objectives
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Decontamination
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Terminating the Incident
