1. Department of Defense Hazardous Materials Training Program “Emergency Response”

2. Overview l Goals l Certification Methods l Refresher Training

3. Program Goals l Comply with Federal Regulations l Comply with NFPA Standard 472 l Standardize HazMat training across DoD l Eliminate the need to purchase contractor provided training l Enhance an organization’s emergency response capability

4. Five Certification Methods 1 - Reciprocity (IFSAC or ProBoard) 2 - Challenge Testing -- Liability/Safety issues (No Grandfathering) -- Recognize previous knowledge/experience 3 - Attend a course taught locally by a HazMat Train-the-Trainer Course Graduate 4 - Complete the applicable Certification Program CDC Course 5 - Computer-Based Multimedia Training

5. Certification Performance Testing Knowledge Testing Employer Certifies Performance & Refresher Trng Complete CDC, Multimedia Course, or Base Level Track CerTest Currently Qualified Recurring Proficiency Trng Provide Qualification Evidence to Employer Disapproved Fails Challenge Test

6. No Previous HazMat Training Knowledge Testing (ECI) CDC Courses CerTest Attend a Base Level T-t-T Taught Course DoD Multimedia Courseware Certification Performance Testing Certification Performance Testing CerTest Certification Performance Testing Certification Methods Recurring Proficiency Trng Recurring Proficiency Trng Recurring Proficiency Trng

7. Recurring Proficiency Training CerTest (Computer-Based Testing) Multimedia Platform Performance Exercises Actual Responses Training Classes Required by 29 CFR OSHA 1910.120, para (q) (6) and AFI 32-4002, Hazardous Material Emergency Planning and Response Program, para 4.7 & 4.8

8. Haz-Mat Training Multi-media l Designed to let student progress through a CD- ROM based self study program. l Is available for Awareness, Operations and Technician levels. l There should be a Train-the-Trainer on hand to assist the student with any problems or questions. l After successfully passing the Hazmania portion of the program the student will need to Successfully pass the CerTest for that level.

9. Haz-Mat Training Multi-media l After passing the CerTest the student will need to complete the performance test for the level. l All performance testing will be done IAW FFCS standards. l Awareness and Operations Performance testing can be done by a person having that level of certification or higher, but it is preferred that the testing is done by a T-t-T. l Copies of the performance test can be found on the Haz-Mat Support Material CD, 1998 ed.. l Completed packages sent to AFCESA.

10. Haz-Mat Training Train-the-Trainer Courses l For Technician and Incident Commander Level training, yet should be used for all levels. l Having a Haz-Mat Train-the-Trainer graduate eliminates the need for outside instructors. l Having a T-t-T on hand allows for a DoD Haz- Mat subject ‘expert’ to be on hand for student questions during training. l The T-t-T ensures department adherence to OSHA annual retraining requirements. l Can assist in the department goal of total technician training personnel.

11. Haz-Mat Training DoD Requirements l All DoD Firefighters must have at least Haz- Mat Operations responder level training. l Fire Officers must have Incident Commander Level training. l As per OSHA 1910.120, anyone entering the hot zone in a Level A or Level B suit MUST be Technician responder level trained. l Annual retraining is a must. l DoD requires strict adherence to NFPA 471, 472 and 473 standards.

12. Proper Training is a MUST!