Hazardous Materials

Hazardous Materials Awareness
FRC 1600 | 15–18 Hours

Standard
NFPA 470, 2022 Edition – Hazardous Materials / Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Standard for Responders – Chapter 5

Course Description
This course provides responders with foundational knowledge to recognize hazardous materials and WMD incidents, initiate appropriate notifications, and take protective actions without attempting control or mitigation.

Reference Texts

• Firefighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response, 4th Edition – Jones & Bartlett Learning
  ISBN: 978-1-284-33277-3

  OR

• Hazardous Materials Response, 4th Edition – Jones & Bartlett Learning
  ISBN: 978-1-284-26407-4

Hazardous Materials Operations
FRC 1601 | 40–48 Hours

Standard
NFPA 470, 2022 Edition – Hazardous Materials / Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Standard for Responders – Chapters 5, 7, 9.2, 9.6

Course Description
This course prepares responders to take defensive actions to protect people, property, and the environment during hazardous materials and WMD incidents, including product control and PPE considerations.

Reference Texts

• Firefighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response, 4th Edition – Jones & Bartlett Learning
  ISBN: 978-1-284-33277-3

  OR

• Hazardous Materials Response, 4th Edition – Jones & Bartlett Learning
  ISBN: 978-1-284-26407-4

Hazardous Materials MSC – Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
FRC 1602 | 15–18 Hours

Standard
NFPA 470, 2022 Edition – Hazardous Materials / Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Standard for Responders – Chapter 9.2

Course Description
This course focuses on the selection, use, and limitations of personal protective equipment required for hazardous materials and WMD response.

Reference Texts

• Firefighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response, 4th Edition – Jones & Bartlett Learning
  ISBN: 978-1-284-33277-3

  OR

• Hazardous Materials Response, 4th Edition – Jones & Bartlett Learning
  ISBN: 978-1-284-26407-4

Hazardous Materials MSC – Mass and Technical Decontamination
FRC 1603 | 15–18 Hours

Standard
NFPA 470, 2022 Edition – Hazardous Materials / Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Standard for Responders – Chapters 9.3, 9.4

Prerequisite

• Hazardous Materials Operations level certified

Course Description
This course addresses mass and technical decontamination procedures for contaminated victims and responders during hazardous materials incidents.

Reference Texts

• Firefighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response, 4th Edition – Jones & Bartlett Learning
  ISBN: 978-1-284-33277-3

  OR

• Hazardous Materials Response, 4th Edition – Jones & Bartlett Learning
  ISBN: 978-1-284-26407-4

Hazardous Materials MSC – Detection, Monitoring & Sampling
FRC 1604 | 15–18 Hours

Standard
NFPA 470, 2022 Edition – Hazardous Materials / Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Standard for Responders – Chapter 9.7

Prerequisite
Hazardous Materials Operations level certified

Course Description
This course provides training in the use of detection, monitoring, and sampling equipment to identify and assess hazardous materials and WMD incidents.

Reference Texts

• Firefighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response, 4th Edition – Jones & Bartlett Learning
  ISBN: 978-1-284-33277-3

  OR

• Hazardous Materials Response, 4th Edition – Jones & Bartlett Learning
  ISBN: 978-1-284-26407-4

Hazardous Materials MSC – Victim Rescue and Recovery
FRC 1605 | 15–18 Hours

Standard
NFPA 470, 2022 Edition – Hazardous Materials / Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Standard for Responders – Chapter 9.8

Prerequisite

• Hazardous Materials Operations level certified

Course Description
This course focuses on the rescue, removal, and recovery of victims from hazardous materials environments.

Reference Texts

• Firefighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response, 4th Edition – Jones & Bartlett Learning
  ISBN: 978-1-284-33277-3

  OR

• Hazardous Materials Response, 4th Edition – Jones & Bartlett Learning
  ISBN: 978-1-284-26407-4

Hazardous Materials MSC – Radiological Hazards
FRC 1606 | 15–18 Hours

Standard
NFPA 470, 2022 Edition – Hazardous Materials / Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Standard for Responders – Chapters 9.5, 9.9

Prerequisite

• Hazardous Materials Operations level certified

Course Description
This course addresses radiological hazards, including response considerations, safety measures, and incident management principles.

Reference Texts

• Firefighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response, 4th Edition – Jones & Bartlett Learning
  ISBN: 978-1-284-33277-3

  OR

• Hazardous Materials Response, 4th Edition – Jones & Bartlett Learning
  ISBN: 978-1-284-26407-4

Hazardous Materials MSC – Product Control
FRC 1607 | 15–18 Hours

Standard
NFPA 470, 2022 Edition – Hazardous Materials / Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Standard for Responders – Chapter 9.6

Course Description
This course provides instruction on defensive product control techniques used to contain or limit the spread of hazardous materials.

Reference Texts

• Firefighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response, 4th Edition – Jones & Bartlett Learning
  ISBN: 978-1-284-33277-3

  OR

• Hazardous Materials Response, 4th Edition – Jones & Bartlett Learning
  ISBN: 978-1-284-26407-4

Performance Standard

NFPA 470, 2022 Standard for Hazardous Materials/ Weapon of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications.

After successful completion of this course candidates will receive the Hazardous Materials Technician Fire and Rescue Commission IFSAC Certification. 

NFPA 470 Hazardous Materials Technician is also eligible for recipients to gain ProBoard accreditation. To gain ProBoard accreditation, applicant must complete the ProBoard application under 'Certifications' on their OSFM 24 profile. 

Reference Material

IFSTA - Hazardous Materials Technician, 3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780879397524 | © 2022 | 584 pages

Pre-requisite(s)

The candidate must be at least 18 years of age

The candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e., GED)

TIMS (FIP 7000)

Hazardous Materials Level 1 Responder 2013 Edition/ Hazardous Materials Operations 2017 certified

Successful completion of Chemistry of Hazardous Materials. (Proof must be provided and approved prior to start date)

Delivery

Hazardous Materials Technician (Hazmat Tech) is an internal request, Direct Delivery only course.

Hazmat Tech certification course offerings can be found on the Fire Rescue Training Schedule. Search Course TRD0018 - Hazardous Materials Technician

HazMat Tech Course Brochure

Historical Note

Discontinue the use of the HM Technician Certification Criteria effective March 12, 2013.

There are two recommended options for certification:

After March 12, 2013 - Certification will be granted by successfully completing the NC DOI Haz Mat Technician course. Course requirements are: HM Ops certified and an approved chemistry course. This requirement will be verified on the first day of NCDOI Haz Mat Technician course.

Prior to March 12, 2013 - Those who have completed the NCDOI Haz Mat Technician course can submit to OSFM, their NCDOI Haz Mat Technician course certificate and proof of completion of an approved chemistry course. Haz Mat Technician courses completed more than five years from the date of the submission will not be accepted. This option will be discontinued December 31, 2014.