Emergency Response Training

Training participants learning decontamination processEmergency Response training is designed for workers that respond to the release of hazardous substances. Examples of those who need certification are: First Responder Awareness (FRA), First Responder Operational (FRO), Hazardous Materials Technician, or Hazardous Materials Incident Commander (IC). Courses certified through Office of Emergency Services (OES), California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI).

Courses

  • 40-Hour Hazardous Materials Industry Technician designed for workers that respond to the release of hazardous substances
    Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm

    June 27-July 1, 2011
    August 22-26, 2011
    October 10-14, 2011
    January 23-27, 2012
    March 26-30, 2012
    May 14-18, 2012
    July 9-13, 2012

  • 8-Hour Refresher Course designed for those who have completed the 24 or 40 hour courses for Industry Technician and Incident Commander
    8am - 5pm

    July 19, 2011
    September 15, 2011
    November 17, 2011
    February 9, 2012
    April 19, 2012
    June 21, 2012
  • First Responder FRA, FRO, and IC (on request)

Fees and Registration

$100 per day
Our fees include tuition, course materials, refreshments, parking, certificate of completion (when course requirements are met and course fee has been paid). All our classes count towards ABIH Certification Maintenance Points.

Information

HAZWOPER complies with 29 CFR 1910.120, Appendix E Training Curriculum Guidelines, which require that:

  • Emergency response personnel receive 8 to 40 hours of training;
  • Workers receive 8 hour annual refresher courses;
  • On-site supervisors receive 24 or 40 hours of basic training plus 8 additional hours of specialized training.