NFPA 470 Hazardous Materials Rail Specialist Training
HAZ026 – 20.00 Hours
Schedule
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06/18/24 – 06/20/24 | College Station, TX | FP HAZ026 7 | Register | |
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07/23/24 – 07/25/24 | College Station, TX | FP HAZ026 8 | Register | |
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07/26/24 – 07/28/24 | College Station, TX | FP HAZ026 9 | Register | |
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07/30/24 – 08/01/24 | College Station, TX | FP HAZ026 10 | Register | |
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08/06/24 – 08/08/24 | College Station, TX | FP HAZ026 11 | Register | |
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08/09/24 – 08/11/24 | College Station, TX | FP HAZ026 12 | Register | |
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08/13/24 – 08/15/24 | College Station, TX | FP HAZ026 13 | Register | |
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08/20/24 – 08/22/24 | College Station, TX | FP HAZ026 14 | Register | |
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08/27/24 – 08/29/24 | College Station, TX | FP HAZ026 15 | Register |
This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division at (866) 878-8900 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.
Course Description
This course meets or exceeds the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 472 Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents Chapter 12, “Competencies for Hazardous Materials Technicians with a Tank Car Specialty.”
Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing.
Prerequisites
Pro Board Certification Requirements
Participants pursuing Pro Board certification must provide proof of NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Technician dated prior to the last day of class. The documentation must meet the certification office requirements.
Course Completion Requirements
Course Attire/Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- For field exercise, participants must provide National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1971 compliant PPE that meets the Level 2 requirements in the ESTI Student Safety Manual. Any gear found to be unsafe or not NFPA compliant will not be allowed on the field. The PPE includes: safety glasses, gloves, hard hat, and safety-toed boots.
- Participants are required to participate in hands-on activities utilizing Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and therefore must be clean shaven while attending class. Facial hair must not be present where the SCBA mask seal contacts the skin. Mustaches and normal sideburns are permitted.
- For classroom activities, participants must wear full length pants, closed-toe shoes, and short sleeve / long sleeve shirts (no sleeveless shirts).
Pro Board Certification Testing
Participants are required to provide a photo ID at time of Pro Board testing.
Participants Must Provide
- a photo identification on the first day of class. See the Participant Handbook for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines.
Attendance Requirements
Class attendance is an essential part of the education process and participants in TEEX courses are expected to attend all class sessions and field exercises. This course requires participants to attend 100% of the class hours as a component of successful course completion and to sit for the Pro Board certification exam.
Recommended
Physical Recommendation
Due to the strenuous nature of class activities, participants should secure a professional evaluation of their physical condition prior to enrolling in this course.
Recommended Prior Knowledge
It is recommended that participants have prior Hazardous Materials Technician level training.
Upon successful completion, you will be able to:
- Tank Car Construction
- Damage Assessment
- Transfer Techniques
- Leak Containment
- Flaring
- Fitting Repair
- Safety
Suggested Audience
Technician-level personnel expected to respond to HazMat incidents and provide technical support, oversight for product removal and moving of damaged tank cars, and act as a liaison between outside resources and technicians.
Continuing Education And Professional Credits
- Pro Board
Other Information
Class Location and Travel Information
Classes are conducted at:
TEEX Brayton Fire Training Field
1595 Nuclear Science Road
College Station, Texas
Funding Options
For responders in the state of Texas, this course is also available at no cost through the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
Contact Information
Nick Hickson
Training Manager
Phone: (979) 500-6842 | (866) 878-8900
Email: [email protected]
Payment Info
- Credit Card – Complete online registration or call (979) 845-2130.
- Purchase Order – Complete online registration and send a copy of PO documentation within 48 hours.
Policies
TEEX Policies
TEEX Participant Handbook
Conduct During Live Online Instructor-Led Courses
Participants are required to follow the guidelines in the ESTI Student Safety Manual.