NVFC PIT Crew Hazmat Train-the-Trainer - Thomson, GA
Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 03/28/2025 at 9:00 AM (EDT)
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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)
Contacts
Local: Sammy Purvis, Sammy.Purvis@thomson-mcduffie.gov, 706-699-8260
NVFC: Amanda Tegtmeyer, amanda@nvfc.org, 202-887-5700
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.