Hazmat Operations Level Certification

Class Overview

In 2007, the Training Division staff finalized the process and introduced certification for Hazardous Materials: First Responder Operational Level of the NFPA 472, 2002 Edition of the Standard. This certification level should not be confused with the Hazmat Operational Level testing that is conducted during Fire Fighter II certification.

The training course material is the same, the test instruments come from the same selection pool, and the candidate is required to have the proper training before application for candidacy; but the number of test instruments is reduced for Fire Fighter II. Therefore, the FFII candidate and subsequent certified Fire Fighter II is not viewed as also being Hazmat Operational Level certified. The certification test processes for Hazmat Operational Level are more complex (there are multi-task practical skills examinations) and there are more test instruments and written examination questions.

The Hazmat Operational Level certification process is independent of any other certification level, however candidates are required to have current Awareness Level training before the Application for Candidacy will be processed. The requirement and process to meet this prerequisite will be defined later in this section.

The Training Division is utilizing the IFSTA manuals and self-generated student materials for the Operational Level course. This program meets all aspects of the NFPA 472 Standard, 2002 Edition. Many other publishers, States, and private companies have also developed curriculum and reference materials that meet the requirements of the Standard; and any of these materials will provide the student with sufficient knowledge and expertise to apply for candidacy.

HMOL Certification Forms

HMOL Candidacy Form

30 day notification waiver

Secure Online Payment Form

Re-test option form