Course Description:
This course will provide first responders with the knowledge and skills to: Understand what hazardous substances are and the risks associated with them in an incident; Recognize the presence of hazardous substances in an emergency; Understand the role of the emergency responder at the Awareness level, including site security and control; Utilize the U.S. Department of Transportation Emergency Guidebook; Realize the need for additional resources; Make appropriate notifications to the community. The 2002 edition includes counter-terrorism curriculum. This course meets NFPA 472 Standard, 1997 edition, OSHA CFR 29.1910.120 (q); it also meets the objectives outlined in the Emergency Response to Terrorism self-study guide and is certifiable by the NFA.

Non-Certification Registration

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Certification Registration

Applicable Certification Level: Hazardous Materials Awareness (OSFM, IEMA and NFA) CEU 2 hours

To obtain access to the IFSI Hazardous Materials Awareness Online Certification Program you must register for the course.

Registration Deadline: Your registration must be received prior to the class start date to be eligible for that session. If your registration is not received prior to the class start date, you will automatically be registered in the next class. Click here to search for class dates.

Online Registration: Please click here to find an upcoming course for online registration. Note that a department PIN is required for online registration. If you need further information regarding online registration, please see the info page.

Register via Fax: fax a completed IFSI registration form to 217-244-6790, Attn: Jodi Beccue. Please click here to download the IFSI registration form. It requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to download. Visit Adobe for a free download.

Register via Mail: send a completed IFSI registration form to the Illinois Fire Service Institute, 11 Gerty Drive, Champaign, IL. 61820, Attn: Jodi Beccue. Please click here to download the IFSI registration form. It requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to download. Visit Adobe for a free download.

Prior to the class, you will receive an email from IFSI confirming your registration. This email will also provide you with further information regarding the class, including instructor contact information and a course syllabus.

As part of the course, you will take the OSFM-approved Hazardous Materials Awareness Exam (administered by the IFSI Instructor who delivers the course or their designee).