NVFC PIT Crew Hazmat Train-the-Trainer - Coolville, OH

Includes a Live In-Person Event on 07/12/2025 at 8:00 AM (EDT)

Free hazmat train-the-trainer course - 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

Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 0800-1600 ET


Location

Coolville Volunteer Fire Department
2770 Sixth Street
Coolville, OH 45723


Course Offering

Teaching Hazmat Basics (7 hours)


Travel and Logistics

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

Recommended Hotels:
   -  Hampton Inn Athens, 986 East State St., Athens, OH 45701
   -  Quality Inn, 20 Home St., Athens, OH 45701
Training site parking: Free lot 
Meals and refreshments: lunch provided daily; bring a water bottle
Attire: casual (no gear needed)


Contacts

Local: Jeremy Holland, jeremy_holland@yahoo.com, (740) 440-0862
NVFC: Amanda Tegtmeyer, amanda@nvfc.org, 202-887-5700

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Tom Miller

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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Pre-event Survey
Pre-Event Dietary and Accessibility Survey
2 Questions
2 Questions Please provide this optional information on any dietary or accessibility requirements you may have.
Course
Course: Teaching Hazmat Basics
07/12/2025 at 8:00 AM (EDT)   |  8 hours  |  Attendance Required
07/12/2025 at 8:00 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.
Evaluation
In-Person Course Evaluation: Hazmat PIT Crew
6 Questions
6 Questions Let us know what we can do to enhance our training.
Certificate
Certificate - Teaching Hazmat Basics (7 hours)
0.00 credits  |  Certificate available
0.00 credits  |  Certificate available
Instructional Resources
Instructor Guide - Teaching Hazmat Basics
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Slides - Teaching Hazmat Basics
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.