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5 titles, each available in DVD or Video-on-Demand

*For Video on Demand, click the Streaming button at right*
Note: The DVD-version of this series includes a Guide that outlines an 8-hour training course in Operations Level competencies.
The information below applies to the
content for both the DVD and Online versions of
Hazmat Operations.

Operations Level responders are trained to respond in a defensive manner:
  • Respond to the emergency
  • Assess the nature of the incident
  • Notify other involved parties
  • Request additional assistance when needed
  • Implement initial defensive actions
The package comprises five videos or DVDs plus a Leader's Guide* and teaches the core competencies required for certification at the Operations Level. It helps set up a program to apply the lessons learned to your jurisdiction or facility.

The series is intended to teach competencies in the following areas:

  • Gathering information about the incident and interpreting that information
  • Understanding of hazardous materials containers
  • Basic hazard and risk assessment techniques
  • Analyzing a hazardous materials incident to understand the magnitude of the problem and the potential harm posed by the incident
  • Planning an initial response based on the capabilities and competencies of available personnel and equipment
  • Implementing the response plan by controlling the scene, initiating ICS, using protective equipment, and performing defensive actions
  • Performing basic control, containment and/or confinement activities
  • Evaluating the progress of actions taken
  • Performing necessary decontamination.
  • Also valuable for annual refresher training! See product descriptions below.
    *Note - Leader's Guide not included with Video on Demand.
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Sizing up the incident site and gathering information.

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Influencing the sequence of events to lead to a safe and successful termination of the incident

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The Incident Command System, determining objectives

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Implementing defensive actions at the incident scene


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Rem Gaade
Former Chief of Hazardous Materials and Special Operations, Fire Fighting Division of the Toronto Fire Department. Rem has 35 years of fire service experience. He was chairman of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs' HazMat committee for eight yea... more...
Jerry Grey
President of HazTech Systems, Inc., which produces the HazCat Chemical Identification Kit. Author of the text, Hazardous Materials Waste Handling for the Emergency Responder and Vice Chairman of the NFPA Technical Committee on HazMat Response Personn... more...
Chief John Eversole
John Eversole (dec.), Chicago Fire Department was District Chief of Special Functions, Chicago Fire Department. He also served as Chair of the Hazardous Materials Committee of the International Association of Fire Chiefs and Chairman of the National ... more...
Rick Emery
Richard served over 23 years in the fire service as EMS Coordinator, Training Officer, Bomb & Arson Team Coordinator, Hazardous Materials Officer, Shift Commander and Acting Fire Chief. Currently he serves as president of Emery & Associates, Inc. whe... more...
Chris Herman
Emergency Response Specialist with BP Oil Co's Toledo, OH refinery. He is core lead instructor for BP's worldwide fire and emergency training programs and has been a fire service instructor for over 25 years. He is a member of the International Assoc... more...
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