Hazmat Ops Refresher – Identify Potential Hazards & Containers (HMOR24-A)

SEE FLYER

COURSE IS A 6-HOUR TRAINING COURSE. Schedule is as follows:

• Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Providing refresher 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 to protect 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, and basic decontamination procedures and termination procedures. 

MANDATORY PREREQUISITES:

• Must have successfully passed either the HMOJB or HMO24 course.

RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES: None listed.

CLASS LOCATION(S):

• Class will be held at the Nancy Run Fire Company located at 3564 Easton Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18020. (DIRECTIONS)

COURSE REGISTRATION: Please visit THIS LINK to enroll. Link also available on flyer. Attendance is limited to 30 students.

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