Course Overview

This course provides the knowledge and skills needed to safely recognize, evaluate, and respond to hazardous materials incidents at the operations level. Students will learn defensive response techniques, scene management, decontamination procedures, and methods to protect themselves, the public, and the environment during hazardous materials emergencies.

Classes may be taken in any order. However, the State of Idaho Fire Service Training requires successful completion of both the Hazardous Materials Operations and Structural Fire courses before Firefighter I certification can be awarded.

Classes meet in person for 4 hours one evening each week, with a weekend Saturday training session to complete required hands-on skills.

With our program students are required to purchase their own book. We are currently using Jones and Bartlett Hazardous Materials: Awareness and Operations 4th edition which you purchase HERE.

Download liability waiver HERE.

I acknowledge that my payment for this course serves as confirmation that I have reviewed the Liability Waiver Form, understand the inherent risks associated with EMS education and training, and agree to the terms and conditions contained within the waiver. 

I further acknowledge that my payment for this course ensures I am responsible for maintaining my own health insurance coverage throughout my participation in the program. I understand that the Emergency Services National Academy (ESNA), Madison Fire Department, its instructors, affiliates, and clinical or field partners do not provide medical, health, accident, or disability insurance for students. In the event that I am injured or become ill during any classroom, laboratory, skills, clinical, field, or program-related activity, I understand that I am responsible for seeking medical care and that any resulting medical expenses may be submitted to my personal health insurance provider.

ESNA Course Refund Policy

Students who wish to withdraw from a course may be eligible for a tuition refund according to the following schedule:

• 100% refund if the student officially withdraws no later than 10 days prior to the first class date.
• 50% refund if the student officially withdraws within 10 days of the first class date and no later than the end of the first class day.
• No refund will be issued after 5 pm the day before class starts.

To officially withdraw from a course and be considered for a refund, students must submit a written request by email within the applicable deadlines. Refund requests should be sent to [email protected] with the subject line "Refund Request."

Students who purchase a tuition protection plan or similar third-party protection product will be subject to the terms and conditions of that plan. If a student elects not to purchase a protection plan, the ESNA Course Refund Policy shall apply.

Approved refunds will be issued by check and mailed to the address on file. Refund processing may take up to four (4) weeks, and delivery times may vary depending on postal service schedules.

By registering for the course and submitting payment, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the terms of the ESNA Course Refund Policy.