This 50-hour course is designed to train the student in the skills required for certification in Hazardous Materials response to the Technician level. Skills for this program of instruction are drawn out of the competencies found in Chapter 7 of NFPA 472 2013 Ed., the NFPA Standard for Hazardous Materials Response. Students will receive instruction on the fundamentals of risk-based hazardous materials response and incident analysis in both classroom and practical settings, including scenario-based instruction.
Skills taught
- Analyze a hazardous materials incident
- Determine the complexity of a hazardous materials incident
- Determine potential outcomes of a hazardous materials incident
- Plan and coordinate a response
- PPE selection & use
- Offensive product control measures
- Product identification & monitoring equipment
- Decontamination procedures
- Evaluate progress
- Terminate a hazardous materials incident
Students that successfully complete the program of instruction and pass a written and hands-on skills evaluation will receive national certification through The National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board).
Pro Board or IFSAC certification in Hazardous Materials Operations.
Textbooks required for class will be checked out to the student the first day of class and will be returned prior to receiving their certificate. Textbooks can be purchased with advanced notice.
Students are required to provide and wear a helmet, gloves and eye protection during the hands-on portions of the course. Sturdy footwear is also recommended as many of the evolutions are conducted in an outdoor environment. All classes will be held regardless of weather conditions, foul weather gear is the student’s responsibility.
For open enrollment classes, click on the links below. You will be taken to our registration portal where you will register and pay for the course. If there are no courses listed or if your organization would like to talk about a custom course offering please contact us to discuss your needs.
If you are not a Wisconsin responder, full course fees apply which include Pro Board Certification.
The following classes are available for open enrollment:
All fees must be paid prior to the start of the program.
The REACT Center reserves the right to cancel classes not meeting minimum enrolment levels – full refunds will be issued to affected students. Course dates and associated fees are subject to change without notice.