Hazardous Materials
Hazardous Materials is a course approved by the NC Department of Insurance. A Hazardous Materials Level I certification is required for Firefighter and Rescue Technician certification. The course provides the responder with knowledge and skills needed for detecting and identifying hazardous materials, initiating the incident command system, to understand and interpret the basic hazards of the chemical incident and to make proper risk assessment within the limitations of equipment, resources, training, and personnel on hand. Fee is waived for all students affiliated with a paid or volunteer fire department.
Prerequisites:
- Must be 18 years of age prior to certification.
- Possession of a high school diploma or high school equivalency prior to certification.