(CLASS FULL) 

Hazardous Materials Technician
The Ballard Convention Center
605 East Arch Street, Madisonville, KY, 42431
February 2-6, 2026
(8 AM - 5 PM – CST)

Course Description
This course will prepare emergency responders to operate as certified Hazardous Materials Technicians capable of managing hazardous materials and WMD (Weapons of Mass Destruction) incidents. This includes offensive operations, advanced containment, and mitigation strategies within the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Aligned with NFPA 470 Chapter 11

Student Criteria:
This course is open to Firefighters, EMS, Law Enforcement, and other emergency responders having responsibility for responding to a hazardous materials incident. Pre-requisites Required – (Hazmat Awareness, and Hazmat Operations)

Special Notes:
Advance student registration is REQUIRED and must be received by January 28, 2026, in order to participate in this course. MAXIMUM # of student seats are 30. Meals Lodging, and travel arrangements/expenses are the responsibility of the student and will not be reimbursed by KYEM unless otherwise noted.

Registration:
Registration application for the course can be completed using the following link to the KYEM website: https://app.logiforms.com/formdata/user_forms/25701_7726379/94173/

For more Information, contact:
Heather Renfrow, Administrative Specialist Senior
Phone: 502-607-2308, Email: Heather.Renfrow@ky-em.org