HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CERTIFICATION

Hazardous Materials certification is granted to those individuals who meet the required qualifications and successfully pass the certification exam.  The requirements for Awareness and Operations and Technician levels are based on NFPA 472, 2002 and 29CFR1910.120(q).  No individual shall attain higher hazardous materials certification without first completing Hazardous Materials Awareness level, followed by Operations level and lastly Technician level. 

 Course of Instruction:

Hazardous Materials Awareness course can be completed by one of two methods. 

  1. The first method is by attending an 8 hour classroom session held at different locations in Taney County.  The course uses the University of Missouri – Fire & Rescue Training Institute course curriculum.  This course is a lecture based class with powerpoint audio visual aids.  A student manual and the “Emergency Response Guide” is provided to each student.  A completion certificate is issued by the Taney County Local Emergency Planning Committee.
The second method is to take this course on the web at the University of Missouri – Fire & Rescue Training Institute’s web page.  There is a required course test at the end of the instruction.  When this test is passed a certificate is issued.  Following is the web site.  http://www.mufrti.org/ (look for the “Free On-line Classes” icon in the upper right corner of the home page).
 
Requirements for Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification
 
Certification as Hazardous Materials – Awareness level will be issued by the Division of Fire Safety to those individuals who have met the following guidelines and provided documentation verifying:
q     Completed “Hazardous Materials Certification Application” (see training officer)
q     Completed “Authorization for Release of Information” (see training officer)
q     Successful completion of a qualified Hazardous Materials Initial Response: Awareness training course.
q     Applicant must be a resident of Missouri, or employed within the State.
q     Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
q     Applicant must possess a valid Missouri driver’s license
Applicant must attain a score of 70% on the state certification written exam.