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.
IFSI prerequisites are based on Illinois and NFPA standards. Equivalencies from other agencies will be reviewed upon request.
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If you are interested in having this course taught in your area, contact NICHOLAS ROSSBERG or your regional representative.
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| rockford |
Mon, May 6 2024 - Fri, May 10 2024 Mon, May 13 2024 - Fri, May 17 2024 |
| orland park |
Mon, Sep 23 2024 - Fri, Sep 27 2024 Mon, Sep 30 2024 - Fri, Oct 4 2024 |
| champaign |
Mon, Oct 14 2024 - Fri, Oct 18 2024 Mon, Oct 21 2024 - Fri, Oct 25 2024 |
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