HAZMAT First Responder

Length 5 days

Accreditations JOIFF

Sectors Emergency Services

Course overview

Gain the knowledge and practical experience to be able to competently deal with an incident involving hazardous materials.

This one-week residential course equips first responders and incident commanders with the knowledge, tactical awareness, and practical experience needed to manage hazmat situations safely and effectively. Delivered in partnership with the National Chemical Emergency Centre (NCEC), the programme reflects the latest national guidance and best practice.

Key benefits

Gain essential hazmat response skills aligned with National Operational Guidance.
Delivered by experienced HMAs and sector chemists with over 20 years of frontline expertise.
Learn through realistic simulations, including recent incident scenarios.
Build confidence to manage incidents or support tactical advisors.
Access to Chemdata and Chemsafe resources for real-time decision-making.

This course is for

First responders attending hazmat incidents, officers with incident command responsibilities, emergency service professionals seeking hazmat readiness.

What you will learn

Hazard identification and risk assessment
Tactical advice delivery to incident commanders
Scene management and coordination
Emotional response and stress management
Use of modelling tools and emergency databases

HAZMAT First Responder

Entry requirements

There are no formal qualifications required for this course, however operational fire and rescue experience and a background in hazardous materials and/or initial incident command is recommended.

Delivery format

Practical exercises, simulations and theory sessions
Duration: 5 days face to face at the Fire Service College

Certification awarded

Hazardous Materials First Responder (JOIFF).

Enquire now

For further information or to make a booking on this course please contact the Business Development Team on 01608 812984 or complete the enquiry form below: