Free hazmat train-the-trainer courses - no experience needed!
The NVFC, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), is offering a hazmat train-the-trainer program: Partners in Training (PIT) Crew. This project will help first responders gain the knowledge and skills they need to train others in their communities on hazmat safety and response. Experienced hazmat trainers and those new to the field are welcome to participate. After course completion, attendees will receive a materials toolkit and session slides to help them teach these courses to others. Find out more at www.nvfc.org/hazmat.
Date and Time
Friday, March 28, 2025 - 0900-1700 ET Saturday, March 29, 2025 - 0900-1700 ET
Location
Thomson Depot 111 Railroad Street Thomson, GA 30824
Course Offerings
Friday: Teaching Hazmat Basics (7 hours) Sunday: Instructor Training for Flammable Gases (3 hours) and Teaching Cargo Tank Awareness - MC 306 & DOT 406 (3 hours)
Travel and Logistics
Closest airport: Augusta Regional Airport (AGS)
Recommended Hotels: - Hampton Inn, 1702 Washington Road, Thomson, GA 30824 - Comfort Inn, 1893 Washington Road, Thomson, GA 30824 Training site parking: Free lot Meals and refreshments: lunch provided daily; bring a water bottle Attire: casual (no gear needed)
Tom Miller is a 35 year veteran of the Sissonville Volunteer Fire Department in West Virginia and has served on the NVFC Board since 2008. He has held many positions of leadership within his department and currently serves on the Department's Board of Directors in addition to being an active firefighter. Tom is active in the West Virginia State Fireman's Association and currently serves as its Scholarship Chair. Tom holds many certifications including, but not limited to: Firefighter II, Fire Officer II, Hazardous Materials Technician/Incident Commander, Swift Water Rescue Technician, Vehicle Machinery Technician, Rope Rescue Technician, and Fire Instructor III, and is an active Instructor with West Virginia University Fire Service Extension. He serves on the NVFC's Health & Safety and Conference/Education Committees. Tom also represents the NVFC on the NFPA 470 Technical Committee and the NFPA Joint 1001/472 Task Group. In his paying job, Tom is employed as the Privacy & Security Officer for the West Virginia Department of Administration.
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David Bullard
David is a 22 year member of the fire service and currently serves as a Lieutenant and coassigned to the Training Division with the Columbia County Fire Rescue (Ga.) and a part time Firefighter with Grovetown (Ga) DPS. In addition, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Georgia State Firefighter's Association, National Volunteer Fire Council State Director, Georgia Pipeline Emergency Response Initiave Board of Directors, NFPA’s Working Group on Flammable Refrigerants, Alternate to NFPA 1021 and 1056 Committees, and was Secretary of IFSTA's Pumping Apparatus Driver Operator 3rd Edition Curriculum Committee, contributor to the “Training Officer’s Desk Reference”, and is a Safety and Health coordinator with HEPACO LLC. As an active instructor for the Georgia Fire Academy with Firefighter Basics, David is constantly engaged with teaching live fire, leadership, HAZMAT, and Firefighter Survival/RIT classes.
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03/28/2025 at 9:00 AM (EDT) | 8 hours | Attendance Required
03/28/2025 at 9:00 AM (EDT) | 8 hours | Attendance Required
This course covers the foundations of teaching hazmat response and safety. Attendees will learn how to connect their hazmat training to the risks faced by the student audience. They will walk away able to take a limited hazmat resource list and develop at least three practical skills trainings of direct benefit to their students. Finally, attendees will be able to develop training drills and/or exercises that meet the needs of their jurisdiction in accordance with recognized national standards.
Course: Teaching Cargo Tank Awareness – MC 306 & DOT 406
03/29/2025 at 9:00 AM (EDT) | 180 minutes | Attendance Required
03/29/2025 at 9:00 AM (EDT) | 180 minutes | Attendance Required
This course focuses on cargo tank regulations and standards, including NFPA 470 and 49 CFR regulations as they relate to cargo tanks, especially the MC-306/DOT-306. Attendees will learn how to teach others about the various types of bulk cargo tanks used in the transport and handling of hazardous materials. They will walk away with an understanding of the general characteristics, lids, and closures on MC306/DOT-406 cargo tanks. Attendees will also learn about the most common incidents and risks with these cargo tanks so that they can plan appropriate training.
03/29/2025 at 1:00 PM (EDT) | 180 minutes | Attendance Required
This course focuses on the specific techniques and knowledge required to teach others about flammable gases hazmat response. After completing the course, attendees will be able to relate the specific regional applications of the product and key response considerations; describe specific chemical properties of the product to their students; and transfer key strategies and tactics to students for dealing with an incident
involving the product. Safety is a focus, and the course will stress teaching others the key safety considerations for application when dealing with an incident involving the product.