Course Section: APA-HMA-0423
Availability (updated hourly):
Maximum number of candidates: 16.
Description
This course meets the NFPA 470 standards for Hazardous Materials Awareness and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). It trains Emergency Response Personnel to effectively handle incidents involving hazardous materials and WMDs, ensuring the safety of the public, responders, and the environment. This training combines both theoretical and practical components from the Atlantic Police Academy's core courses on hazardous materials awareness.
Additional Information
Credit Related Information:
Upon completion of this course, the student will have met the sections required for an Awareness Level first responder in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 470 2022 edition, professional qualifications standard. Students who successfully complete the certification process will be certified as an Awareness Level first responder.
Prerequisites:
Priority will be given to Police, Public Safety, and Fire Service applicants.
Instructor:
Captain Colby Smith & Captain Johnny Dugay
Supplies Needed:
Participant Requirements: Cold weather clothing, CSA approved safety shoes, CSA approved safety helmet, safety glasses, gloves.
Course Cost
TBA
Duration
24 hour(s)
| Course Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Start Date | End Date | Location |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | Atlantic Police Academy |
| Day(s) | From | To | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday Tuesday Wednesday | 8:00:00 AM | 5:00:00 PM | 135 |
Please note: Students are only able to register for a course after they have completed any of the pre-requisites listed above.
Please note: If English is not your first language, you are required to meet Holland College’s English proficiency requirements prior to commencing studies. Recognized English proficiency tests can be found at the following link: Language Skills
