About the Course

Course Description

The course provides participants an opportunity to learn basic skills and knowledge about protecting the health and safety of personnel, the environment, and property, when responding from a defensive posture to the accidental release of hazardous materials. Recognition and containment of hazards at the scene are presented through illustrated lectures and small group activities. This course meets the First Responder Operations Level training requirement as described in 29 CFR 1910.120(q) (HAZWOPER).

Course Prerequisites

Previous completion of an awareness-level hazardous materials course

Schedule and Location

The course will be held on the following dates:

• September 17 0800-1700
• September 18 0800-1700
• September 19 0800-1700
• September 26 0800-1800 (testing) (TENTATIVE DATE)

Attendance at all sessions is mandatory.

The course is located at the Boulder Emergency Squad (3532 Diagonal Hwy, Boulder, CO 80301) in the main training room.  (Map and driving directions)

More Information and Registration

Students must be affiliated with a public safety agency.  Course costs are being covered by a grant from the Colorado Division of Fire Safety, but students or their departments are responsible for testing fees.  Students are encouraged to bring snacks and lunches to class, as food will not be provided.  Each student must supply his or her own set of Level D personal protective equipment (NFPA-approved structural firefighting turnout gear and SCBA are appropriate).

Grant funding is predicated on filling the class with a specific number of students.  JointFire reserves the right to cancel class with 24-hours notice in the event enrollment does not reach the Division of Fire Safety-specified minimum.

Each student should be registered individually, and only online registrations will be accepted.  You will receive a confirmation email when you register.

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