OPITO Course Calendar- January - December 2009

OPITO Offshore Emergency Response Team Member (OPITO) Hours Charge Dates 40 TBA

Please Note: All members of Louisiana Municipal Fire Departments can attend Haz Mat classes at NO Charge. If more than one course fees are shown, first charges apply to in-state members of Municipal Fire Departments. Second charges apply to out-of-state members of Municipal Fire Departments or other Municipal, State, or Federal Agency. Third charges apply to All Industrial Emergency Responders.

FETI courses are designed to provide fire and emergency services personnel with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform critical tasks safely and with professionalism. To achieve personal success in course completion, comprehensive reading ability is essential.

Protective Clothing Requirements: Students, or their sponsoring agency, are required to provide the necessary protective clothing (bunker coat, pants, boots, gloves, helmet, hoods etc.) that meets the NFPA Standard 1971: Protective Ensemble for Structural Fire Fighting. Also long-sleeve shirts and long pants are to be worn under the protective clothing at all times. Inspection of protective clothing will precede training to assure that equipment meets requirements. Students without appropriate protective clothing will not be allowed to participate in practical training.

* Prices are subject to change.