Hazardous Materials Operation (HMO24)

Course Flyer 

Course Date(s) & Time(s): 32 total hours 

• Saturday, May 31st – 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

• Monday, June 2nd – 6:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.

• Monday, June 9th – 6:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.

• Saturday, June 14th – 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

• Saturday, June 28th – 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Course Description: Provide training for First Responders that respond to releases or potential releases of hazardous substances as part of the initial response for the purpose of protecting nearby persons, property and the environment. Personnel are trained to respond in a defensive fashion to contain the release from a safe distance, to keep it from spreading and prevent exposures. They must understand basic hazard and risk assessment, how to select and use proper personal protective equipment (PPE), basic hazardous materials terms, basic control, containment and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resources and PPE available, basic decontamination procedures and termination procedures.

Recommended Participants: Fire Response personnel

Course Prerequisites (Mandatory): None

Course Prerequisites (Recommended): N/A

Course Location: Northampton County Fire School (NCFS) – 6 Nagys Hill Road, Bangor, PA 18013 – (Directions)

Course Registration: Either register via the QR code found on the attached course flyer or visit: ncfireschool.org to enroll

Additional Information / Notes: Course is FREE to all Northampton County Responders, for Out-of-County responders, a fee MAY apply and will be determined by the number of students enrolled. 

Inquiries?: Please email safety@northampton.edu