24 Hour Chemical Firefighting and Foam Application: This course is designed to teach techniques of firefighting that involve bulk hazardous chemicals transported via highway railroads and/or stored at fixed facilities. It also covers the correct method of applying firefighting foam, tactics, and any limitations of local resources
8 Hour Ethanol Firefighting Specific Course: This course is targeted to the specific properties and hazards associated with Ethanol/Alcohols. Ethanol/Alcohols are being produced and transported in ever increasing amounts. This course will address proper foam selection, application, techniques and deliver equipment.
8 Hour Hospital First Receiver: Hospital personnel tasked with receiving mass casualties or contaminated victims from accidental chemical releases or intentional releases of chemical and biological agents are required by OSHA to receive training in the First Receiver curriculum. It includes hazard communication, personal protection, patient decontamination, evidence protection and scene security. SRS has been providing this course to hospitals since the early days following 9/11/01. (Hospitals frequently use grant funding to cover course costs).
24 Hour Weapons of Mass Destruction with Explosive Awareness for the First Responder: This course targets first responders who have a solid understanding of Haz-Mat and may respond to an incident involving WMD’s or explosives. An SRS qualified instructor will discuss the different types of WMD’s and explosive ordnances that first responders may encounter. It is designed to equip First Responders with the knowledge and understanding in order to better protect themselves and the public.
8 Hour Incident Command System: In accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 this course will cover the federal NIMS system for the beginner. This is an introductory class to Incident Command and teaches the basic structure and response organization of command. This course is best suited to Law Enforcement, EMS and other public organizations that support Haz-Mat responders.
40 Hour HAZWOPER Technician: (Haz-Mat Tech): In accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 this class is a technician level session in hazardous materials emergency response and mitigation. It is designed for the first responder that will enter, recon or rescue in the Hot Zone. This course is useful for any responder: firefighter, EMS, police, emergency management or related professional.
24 Hour Confined Space Rescue Technician: In accordance with OSHA 29CFR 1910.146 this course is a technician level session in rescue situations and management for confined spaces. Students demonstrate competency as a confined space rescue supervisor, attendant and rescuer. A basic 8 hour confined space entry (non-rescuer) class is also available.
16 Hour Rail Car Operations: This course will cover emergency response to a derailed or damaged rail tank car from the public safety point of view. Damage assessment, car identification, valve identification, public protection options, are just a few of the many aspects that will be covered in this 2 day course. This is an operations/technician level class for the first responder who needs an introduction into railcars and Haz-Mat.
24 Hour Tactical Haz-Mat: Used by the Department of Homeland Security for their law enforcement emergency response teams. This course teaches law enforcement the tools needed to complete their role in the event of a hazardous materials release through either accidental or criminal activities. This course will instruct the students in hazards, proper selection and use of PPE, its limitations, and possible tactical movements while wearing this PPE. It brings law enforcement up to a level which allows them to protect Haz-Mat responders in the hot zone.
24 Hour EMS Haz-Mat: This course is designed for the EMS professional that may encounter a Haz-Mat situation. The purpose is to keep both the professional safe along with their patient and the public. This course enables EMS personnel to recognize hazards, take initial actions and protect themselves and the public for a limited amount of time while awaiting arrival of the fire department.