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Holton Fire Department – Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations Course

The Holton Fire Department Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations Course is a comprehensive training program designed to prepare emergency responders to recognize, evaluate, and safely respond to hazardous materials incidents. This course meets the requirements of NFPA 472/1072 and is aligned with OSHA 1910.120 (HAZWOPER) standards.

Participants will learn to identify hazardous substances, understand risk assessment principles, and implement defensive response actions to protect themselves, the public, and the environment. The course includes both Awareness- and Operations-level instruction, with practical, scenario-based training.

Course Topics Include:

• Hazard identification using the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)

• Recognition and classification of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats

• Use of DOT placards and container identification

• Scene safety and isolation procedures

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) overview

• Decontamination procedures and responder safety

• Evidence preservation and criminal/terrorist activity awareness

• Incident command and communication roles

Course Features:

• Fulfills Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute (KFRTI) certification requirements

• Delivered by certified instructors with hazardous materials response experience

• Combines classroom instruction with hands-on skill stations and simulated scenarios

• Ideal for fire, EMS, law enforcement, and emergency management personnel

Eligibility:
Open to individuals sponsored by a fire or emergency response agency. Participants should be physically capable of performing required skills and be 18 years or older at the time of testing.

Course Duration:
Approximately 24–32 hours of instruction, typically delivered over several evenings and/or weekends.

Location:
Holton Fire Department, Holton, Kansas

This course provides foundational knowledge and practical skills for safe and effective response to hazardous materials incidents and is a required component for Firefighter I certification.

This course is part of the Indian River County Fire Rescue Officer Development Program.

You will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course for ATPC 2720 Company Officer and receive credit for course completion on FCDICE.