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Hazardous Materials Officer (NFPS 472, Chapters 11 and 12)
This three-day course is intended to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the educational competencies as outlined in NFPA 472, Chapter 11: Competencies for the Hazardous Materials Branch Director/Group Supervisor and Chapter 12: Competencies for the Hazardous Materials Branch Safety Officer.
The Hazardous Materials Group Supervisor is the person responsible for directing and coordinating all operations assigned to the hazardous materials branch by the Incident Commander. The Hazardous Materials Assistant Safety Officer is the person working within the Unified Incident Command System (UICS) to ensure recognized safe practices are followed within the hazardous materials team. The Hazardous Materials Officer program will also define the responsibilities and roles of specific hazardous materials team functions of Entry Team Leader, Decon Team Leader, Site Access Control Team Leader, and Safe Refuge Area Manager.
This course is designed around lectures, group discussions, multiple tabletop exercises, and computer simulation exercises.
This course can be taught onsite at your department/organization by request.
Prerequisite: Hazardous Materials Technician (80-hours) and ICS 100 & ICS 200 or equivalent
Hours: 24
Cost: $300, or $370 for out of country attendees, (2 nights of eligible lodging included)
Dates and Locations: March 3-5, 2026 – Lansing