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Ramsey County │ Annex G: Hazardous Materials 19 <br />4.Related Training <br />The following courses are suggested for those involved in Hazardous Materials response. This list is not <br />exhaustive. Contact RCEMHS for more information about course registration. <br />FEMA Independent Study <br />•IS-5 An Introduction to Hazardous Materials <br />Center for Domestic Preparedness Residential/Non-Residential Courses <br />•AWR-358 Hazardous Materials Awareness Distance Learning <br />•HEC-PER Evidence Collection in a Hazardous Materials Environment <br />•HMBR-PER-338 Hazardous Materials Basic Responder for Mass Casualty Incidents <br />•AWR-922 Environmental Health Training in Emergency Response Awareness Course <br />National Fire Academy Courses <br />•00243 Hazardous Materials Incident Management <br />•R0655 Advanced Science of Hazardous Materials Response <br />Additional Training <br />•PER-365 (Web Available) Emergency Response to HazMat Incidents, International Association of <br />Fire Fighters <br />•Any additional training mandated by state or federal regulations <br />To support the integration of DAFN communities in emergency response, training should incorporate <br />DAFN planning considerations and representation. <br />First Responder Training <br />Personnel involved in the handling or transport of hazardous materials must be trained in compliance <br />with 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6), which requires hazardous materials technicians to receive 24 hours of first <br />responder operations level training and have competency in the areas listed. Such training should <br />include the following, at a minimum: <br />•An overview of regulatory requirements <br />•Methods for the safe handling/storage of hazardous materials <br />•Spill prevention procedures <br />•General emergency response procedures <br />•Use of personal protective equipment <br />•Use of spill clean-up equipment <br />•Procedures for coordinating with emergency response teams <br />•Procedures for notifying agencies