NVFC PIT Crew Hazmat Train-the-Trainer - Mont Belvieu, TX

Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 01/18/2025 at 8:00 AM (CST)

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

Saturday, January 18, and Sunday January19, 0800-1600 Daily


Location

Mont Belvieu Fire Station
11607 Eagle Drive
Mont Belvieu, TX 77580


Course Offerings

Saturday: Teaching Hazmat Basics (7 hours)
Sunday: Teaching Basic Decon (7 hours)


Travel and Logistics


Closest airport: 
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

Recommended Hotels:
   -  Hilton Garden Inn Houston-Baytown, 4910 E Chase Street, Baytown, TX 77521 
   -  Springhill Suites Houston Baytown, 5169 East Fwy, Baytown, TX 77521 
Training site parking: Free lot 
Meals and refreshments: lunch provided daily; bring a water bottle
Attire: casual (no gear needed)


Contacts


Local: Brent Hahn, bhahn@montbelvieu.net, 281-576-2213
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.

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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Courses
Course: Teaching Hazmat Basics
01/18/2025 at 8:00 AM (CST)   |  8 hours  |  Attendance Required
01/18/2025 at 8:00 AM (CST)   |  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 Basic Decon
01/19/2025 at 8:00 AM (CST)   |  8 hours  |  Attendance Required
01/19/2025 at 8:00 AM (CST)   |  8 hours  |  Attendance Required This course focuses on first responder safety by reviewing how to each basic decontamination (decon) techniques. Attendees will learn the differences between the various levels of decontamination. In addition, they will be prepared to each other’s about alternate means of decontamination and set up a one-hour drill/exercise in their jurisdiction. Keeping the focus on safety, attendees will discuss how to utilize a safety officer when conducting decon drills.
Evaluation
In-Person Course Evaluation: Hazmat PIT Crew
6 Questions
6 Questions Let us know what we can do to enhance our training.
Certificates
Certificate - Teaching Hazmat Basics
0.00 credits  |  Certificate available
0.00 credits  |  Certificate available
Certificate - Teaching Basic Decon
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.
Instructor Guide - Teaching Basic Decon
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Slides - Teaching Basic Decon
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.