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Permalink Reply by T.J. on October 6, 2008 at 12:34pm

Thats a good question, you might want to check with your local fire department and find out when they'll be offering the next class and see if they'll let you in on it or guide you in the right direction.

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Permalink Reply by SWATrauma on October 6, 2008 at 1:01pm

Yeah, the local fire departments only offer training to those on the department......hence my problem.....im basically looking to find a way to get the training on my own....but there doesnt seem to be a "civilian" option out there yet that i can find.

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Permalink Reply by Sean Forslin on October 6, 2008 at 1:10pm

Heres a solution, JOIN! LOL....I thought state certs never expired???

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Permalink Reply by Engineco913 on October 6, 2008 at 1:29pm

without the proper refresher training (i.e. dept training) the certificates do expire. The same goes for Technician and awareness.

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Permalink Reply by Jason Brooks on October 6, 2008 at 1:32pm

In Cleveland, Cleveland States University teaches them to anyone that needs them. That being said, check the local colleges. If they have a fire program, not fire science, they should have them or know where to send you. Michigan State Police Academy is a huge hazmat training center.

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Permalink Reply by SWATrauma on October 6, 2008 at 3:15pm

awesome...thanks for the help...
as far as the "join" comment....hee hee....i would if i could...but at this point is not an option..
Im actually looking to obtain Operations level for a possible fire job down the road.

and yes........HAZMAT certificates do expire as Engineco913 said......

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