Hazardous Materials Operations (HMO)

SEE FLYER

COURSE IS A 32-HOUR TRAINING COURSE. Schedule is as follows:

• Monday, March 9, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. until 10: 30 p.m.

• Sunday, March 15, 2026 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

• Monday, March 16, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.

• Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.

• Sunday, March 22, 2026 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

• Monday, March 23, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Providing 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, basic hazardous materials terms, basic control, containment and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resources and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) available, basic documentation procedures and termination procedures.

MANDATORY PREREQUISITES:

• Must be at least 16 years old at start of class.

• Must have successfully passed either Hazardous Materials Awareness (HMA) course or a Hazardous MAterials Operations (HMAR) course.

RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES: None listed.

CLASS LOCATION(S):

• Lecture & testing shall be held at the Northampton County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) located at 100 Gracedale Avenue, Nazareth, PA 18064. (NC EOC DIRECTIONS)

• Skills shall be held at the Northampton County Fire School (NCFS) located at 6 Nagys Hill Road, Bangor, PA 18013. (NCFS DIRECTIONS)

COURSE REGISTRATION: Please visit THIS LINK to enroll. Link also available on flyer.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This class 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.

• To download the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) smartphone app visit the appropriate link: For ANDROID devices, for iOS devices

QUESTIONS / CONTACT: If you have questions or concerns please email: safety@northampton.edu