NFPA 470 – HazMat Incident Command
5 days · Certificate of Competency · HRD Corp Claimable
By completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the elements of effective leadership
- Understand the elements to consider pre, during, and post-Hazmat Incident
- Implement appropriate action based on the information gathering
- Demonstrate the correct and suitable equipment to choose based on the incident
- Understand the importance of member accountability in emergency response
- Understand the best and safest approach in responding to hazmat incidents
- Understand the role and responsibilities of every team member
This program is for professionals involved in, or with responsibilities related to, Hazmat operations, emergency response, or industrial safety. It includes:
- Industrial Workers
- Safety Officers and Managers
- Supervisors and Team Leaders
- Occupational Health and Safety Personnel
Trains personnel to manage hazardous materials incidents safely and efficiently. This course develops leadership and decision-making skills for assessing hazards, coordinating response, and directing operations during chemical, biological, radiological, and other dangerous substance incidents. It is critical for fire services, industrial ERT units, and emergency management teams.
Key Benefits:
- Establishes effective incident command and control structures
- Assesses hazards and coordinates multi-agency response
- Implements safety protocols, PPE use, and decontamination procedures
- Reduces risk to life, property, and the environment.
- Meets NFPA standards for HazMat incident management
Understanding the NFPA 470 Pathways
Each NFPA 470 programme supports a different role in hazardous materials response, from defensive action to technical response and incident command.
| Programme | Nature | Best For | Main Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awareness & Operations | Defensive | Frontline responders and workplace emergency teams | Recognise hazards, isolate the area, initiate notification, and carry out defensive response actions. |
| Technician | Offensive | Dedicated HazMat response personnel | Handle more complex hazardous materials incidents using specialised knowledge, equipment, and advanced response methods. |
| Incident Command | Strategic & Management | Team leaders, supervisors, and incident commanders | Lead the incident, coordinate resources, make decisions, and manage the overall response strategy. |