OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL
Hazardous Materials Training

The Hazardous Materials Training Unit provides hazardous materials training to first responders throughout the State of Washington.  As described in RCW 70.136.030 , the Washington State Patrol is designated as the Incident Command Agency in any hazardous materials incident on or along any state route or interstate freeway corridors, as well as within any jurisdiction that has not designated an incident command agency.   The Washington State Patrol is also directed by RCW 70.136.035 to provide assistance at the scene of hazardous materials incidents where a separate agency is designated as the incident command agency.

Hazardous Materials Awareness, Operations, Technician, Chemistry, and On-Scene Incident Command training is funded by a federal grant from the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) program.

Prerequisite: A Minimum of Hazardous Materials Operations is required for attendance to the On-Scene Incident Command, the Awareness and Operations Train-the-trainer, and the Technician courses.

HAZMAT COURSE OFFERINGS:

Hazardous Materials On-Scene Incident Command

* Classes at the WSP Academy in Shelton begin at 1 p.m. on the first day of the class and end at 12:00 p.m. on the final day of the class.

This Course is designed to meet the training requirements in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 (q)(v) and WAC 296–824 for incident commanders at a hazardous materials incident. Our course is designed to give participants the knowledge and skills necessary to manage all types of hazardous materials incidents. It will provide emergency responders and industrial personnel with incident operations and management responsibilities the tools to effectively manage emergency incidents.

HazMat Materials Technician

This 40 hour class which is compliant with WAC 296-824 , OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 and NFPA recommended competencies will include the following subjects:

• Recognition and identification (review)
• Response chemistry
• Environmental regulations
• Radioactive materials
• Toxicology
• Medical surveillance
• Air monitoring and equipment
• Personal protective equipment
• Decontamination procedures
• Medical monitoring
• Spill control / containment
• Practical field exercise
• Written examination

Chemistry for Emergency Response

This 40-hour course is designed to prepare the responder to function safely at the scene of a hazardous materials incident by understanding the potential hazards. This is accomplished by gaining recognition of chemical nomenclature and basic principles of chemistry in order to assess risks to responders and the public. The course seeks to convey to first responders or prevention personnel a sound understanding of the basic chemistry of hazardous materials to permit them to correctly assess the threat posed by hazardous materials incidents that may occur accidentally or intentionally. Problem-solving sessions and interactive discussion cover topics such as salts and inorganic non-salts, hydrocarbons, hydrocarbon derivatives, and hydrocarbon radicals. Applying the science of chemistry to thermodynamics, volatility, and combustion provides real-world opportunities. An understanding of basic chemistry is helpful to receive maximum benefit from the course. 

There is no registration charge of any of these classes. Meals and lodging will be the responsibility of the student attending. For registration and further course information, please contact the Hazardous Materials Unit at (360) 596-3922, by FAX to (360) 596-3936,or by email to hazmat@wsp.wa.gov

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