Hazardous Materials/WMD Incident Commander

Instructional Hours: 24.00
This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.
This course includes sessions using the MFRI Simulation Center.

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course include hazardous materials management system; health and safety; incident management system; action plans, site management and control; problem identification; hazard and risk evaluation; personal protective equipment, information management and resource coordination; response objectives; decontamination management; and incident termination. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion and the use of the MFRI SimLab.

Prerequisites

MFRI Hazardous Materials Operations (HM 102) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Hazardous Materials Operations certification.

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Instructional Hours: 24.00
This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.
This course includes sessions using the MFRI Simulation Center.
HM-203-S002-2027
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Start Date: 10-05-2026
End Date: 11-09-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Registration Open: 04-05-2026
Registration Close: 09-15-2026
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Coordinated by: Special Programs. For questions contact: specialprog@mfri.org

This course is for Maryland affiliated firefighters.

If you are not a Maryland firefighter, utilize the log number associated with this course that contains an R in the log number.

This class requires additional work outside the classroom for successful completion.

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HM-203-R003-2027
Register
Start Date: 10-05-2026
End Date: 11-09-2026
First Class Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Registration Open: 04-05-2026
Registration Close: 09-15-2026
MFRI Headquarters More →
Coordinated by: Special Programs. For questions contact: specialprog@mfri.org

This course is for Non-Maryland affiliated firefighters.

If you are a Maryland firefighter, utilize the log number associated with this course that contains an S in the log number.

This class requires additional work outside the classroom for successful completion.

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