This course is approximately 40 hours in length and consists of independent reading and testing using the IFSTA Resource 1 platform. Each student will utilize the provided course manual to prepare for exams and as supplemental reading to augment classroom presentations and skills practice.

This course is intended to meet or exceed OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 and/or NFPA 472 Standard for Competence of First Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents (2018). Kentucky does not currently have an IFSAC credential for Hazardous Materials Technician.