Hazmat Operations (Non Mission Specific)

THIS COURSE IS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION TO CURRENTLY ROSTERED FIREFIGHTERS WITHIN THE STATE OF WYOMING ONLY

Dates: February 6-8, 2026

Location: Wyoming Fire Academy, 2500 Academy Court, Riverton WY 82501

Times:

• Friday, Feb 6th - 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
• Saturday, Feb 7th - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Sunday, Feb 8th - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Instructor/s: Nick Johnson, Chris Kocher

Pre-requisites: Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification is required and can be obtained at this link: https://wsfm.wyo.gov/training/hma-pre-requisite-course

NIMS 100, 200

Course Description: Hazardous materials are found in every jurisdiction, community, workplace and modern household. Incidents involving these materials can be caused by such factors as human error, package failure, and transportation accidents. Because of the harmful characteristics of these substances, first responders must possess the knowledge and skills necessary to address incidents involving hazardous materials in a safe and effective manner.

Note: ***This course incorporates classroom and practical training for hazardous materials response at the operations level. Students will need to bring personal protective structural gear and an SCBA. ***

For more information or questions contact Nick Johnson, nickolas.johnson@wyo.gov

If you are interested in travel and training cost reimbursement from the Wyoming Fire Chief's grant please contact Gene Diedtrich (grdiedt@gmail.com) prior to registration.