Hazardous Materials Technician : 80.00 Hours

Course Description

The goal of this 80-hour course is to prepare responders to operate as a local member of a regional hazardous materials response team within the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) at a CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, or Explosive) event requiring a statewide response.  The course provides the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities to operate offensively or defensively at an incident involving the release of hazardous materials.  The objectives of the course are to teach participants: to classify, identify, and verify known and unknown material by using field survey instruments and equipment; to select and use the proper chemical protective equipment provided to the hazardous materials Technician; to understand hazard and risk assessment techniques for Hazmat and CBRNE environments; to be able to perform advanced control, containment, and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resources and personal protective equipment available; and to develop action plans within the parameters of the State plan for statewide response to WMD events.

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Syllabus

  Course Syllabus - Technician.pdf

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This course is part of the following Programs

• hazardous materials
• hazardous materials courses for first responders

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Prerequisites:

• Hazardous Materials Operations
  Qualifying IFSI Courses
  • Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations (1072 - Ch. 4, 5, 6.2, 6.6)
  • Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Blended (1072 - Ch. 4, 5, 6.2, 6.6)
  • Hazardous Materials Operations (1072 - Ch 5, 6.2, 6.6)

IFSI prerequisites are based on Illinois and NFPA standards. Equivalencies from other agencies will be reviewed upon request.

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If you have specific questions about this course contact CHRISTOPHER DOWNEY

If you are interested in having this course taught in your area, contact CHRISTOPHER DOWNEY or your regional representative.

If you are not sure who your regional representative is, take a look at this map. It is color coded by county.

Upcoming Classes

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orland park	Mon, May 10 2021 - Fri, May 14 2021 Mon, May 17 2021 - Fri, May 21 2021
marion	Mon, Jun 7 2021 - Fri, Jun 11 2021 Mon, Jun 14 2021 - Fri, Jun 18 2021
champaign	Mon, Oct 11 2021 - Fri, Oct 15 2021 Mon, Oct 18 2021 - Fri, Oct 22 2021

Applicable Credits

EMS CEU

Hours 24