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

    July 9-13, 2012
    August 20-24, 2012
    October 15-19, 2012 (Registration has been closed for this class due to capacity)
    January 28 - February 1, 2013 (Registration has been closed for this class due to capacity)
    March 25-29, 2013 CANCELLED
    May 13-17, 2013 CLOSED
    July 15-19, 2013

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

    June 21, 2012
    September 13, 2012
    November 15, 2012
    February 21, 2013
    April 18, 2013
    June 20, 2013
  • 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.