NFPA Standard:

NFPA 472, 2008, Chapter 4

Accredited:

    IFSAC: Yes

    NPQS: Yes

Prerequisites:

None

Description:

Awareness level personnel are those persons who, in the course of their normal duties, can be the first on the scene of an emergency involving hazardous materials. Awareness level personnel are expected to recognize the presence of hazardous materials/WMD, protect themselves, call for trained personnel, and secure the area.

Requirements for Certification:

Candidates shall be at least 18 years of age.

Complete a 50 question written exam with a passing score of 70% or higher.

There is no skills test for Awareness.

Reference List:

NFPA 472, Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, 2008 Edition

IFSTA Hazardous Materials for First Responders, 4th Edition, 1st Printing
OR
Jones and Bartlett HazMat Awareness and Operations

Emergency Response Guidebook, 2012 Edition