Student recruitment- 6-day, Resident course Advanced Science of Hazardous Materials Response

The National Fire Academy (NFA) is seeking qualified applicants to participate in a 6-day, resident course Advanced Science of Hazardous Materials Response, R0655 December 3 - 8, 2023

Course Description: This scenario-based course focuses on the application, capabilities, and limitations of chemical detection, classification, identification, and monitoring devices.  Participants will be challenged to support tactical decision-making based on their findings and interpretations of chemical detection and monitoring devices. 

Student Selection Criteria: Experienced hazardous materials technician-level responders and related Department of Defense and National Guard Civil Support Team, and U.S. Coast Guard and law enforcement personnel that may be responsible for interpreting and implementing a risk-based response.

How to Apply:

Students must apply using the electronic application form available at NETC Online Admissions Application 

All applications require electronic approval from the head of your sponsoring organization.

Special Application Notes:

Block 3: Student Identification (SID) Number: If you do not already have a FEMA SID, please follow the directions at https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid

Block 9: Enter Course Code and Title as R0655 – Advanced Science of Hazardous Materials.

For help completing your application, contact our Admissions Office, Monday – Friday between 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET, at 800-238-3358, ext. 1035 or by email at netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

Applicants should not make plans to participate in this course until you have been notified in writing by the Admissions Office. (Please add NETC-AdmissNotifications@fema.dhs.gov to your “safe senders” list to ensure you receive notifications pertaining to your application.

Please direct any questions related to this course offering to: David Donohue at david.donohue@fema.dhs.gov.