THIS COURSE IS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION TO CURRENTLY ROSTERED FIREFIGHTERS WITHIN THE STATE OF WYOMING ONLY
Dates: May 16-18, 2025
Location: Thermopolis Fire Station, 400 S 14th Street, Thermopolis, WY 82443
Times:
- Friday, May 16 - 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Saturday, May 17 - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Sunday, May 18 - 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, 700
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.
