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Chemical Hazard Analysis for Risk-Based Response R0233

Training Specialist


Dave Donohue
301-447-1094

Delivery type


10-day on-campus

Continuing education units


5.7

ACE recommendation


In the upper-division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in hazardous materials.

Using activities and scenarios, you will identify the hazards of hazardous products and chemicals.  You will analyze chemical and physical properties to support risk-based response and decision-making and share that information.  Where appropriate, this course aligns with NFPA 470 and other industry standards.

Pre-course materials and course syllabus

Instructions to Download Student Manual: https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/ax/pcm/BYOD_Instructions_0233.pdf PDF 71KB
Welcome Letter/Pre-course Assignment Information: https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/ax/pcm/pcm_r0233.pdf PDF 62KB
Course Syllabus: https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/ax/syll/syllabus_r0233.pdf PDF 170KB

All emergency and skilled support personnel with responsibility, or those preparing for responsibility, during a hazardous materials incident.

Emergency planners, members of Local Emergency Planning Committees, environmental hygienists, facility safety personnel, environmental response personnel, personnel with responsibilities related to environmental protection.

Members of law enforcement who have responsibilities responding to hazardous materials incidents including clandestine drug/weapons labs and environmental crimes.

Members specialized response teams such as hazardous materials strike teams and civil support teams, hazardous materials technicians, hazardous materials specialists, hazardous material safety officers, and hazardous materials group supervisors/branch directors.

ICS 100-level and ICS 200 level training. Chief’s signature attests that the applicant has completed this required training.

Upcoming offerings

Dates Availability Location Contact(s) CCP
April 15 - 26, 2024 Vacancies Apply Emmitsburg, Maryland
August 12 - 23, 2024 Apply by 4/15 Apply Emmitsburg, Maryland