Course Goals

During this program, the hazardous materials responder who has been previously trained to operate in appropriate personnel protective equipment will be presented with multiple exercises involving contained or dispersed unidentified substances. Using techniques presented in this class, participants will demonstrate the ability to consistently collect representative samples that can be used for advanced analysis or evidentiary purposes. This program is also intended to review various related topics found in the participants initial 160 hour IAFF HazMat Technician training program as indicated in the attached educational object statement.