The Hazardous Materials Officer course covers the competencies in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 470 – 2018, Chapter 165, Competencies for Hazardous Materials Officers and Chapter 11, Competencies for Hazardous Materials Safety Officers. The course will provide participants with the necessary skills, knowledge and tools to perform both the Hazardous Materials Officer and the Hazardous Materials Safety Officer functions within the incident command system at a hazardous materials incident.
Prerequisites
- Hazardous Materials Technician
Continuing education units (CEUs)
- EMS: EMT/Paramedic/Registered Nurse - Medical 8 hours