Arkansas Division of Emergency Management requires that all Hazardous Materials Training be conducted in-person. All Hazardous Materials courses require the successful completion of the corresponding Arkansas Fire Training Academy exam in order to receive your certificate.
All Hazardous Materials Training will be conducted by ADEM staff or ADEM-certified adjunct instructors. No in-house Hazardous Materials classes can be taught without the approval of the ADEM Hazardous Materials office.
To request Hazardous Materials Training at your jurisdiction, contact Training.
General Information:
These classes are available to local coordinators, deputy coordinators, local emergency management funded personnel, fire fighters and other emergency responders. Be sure to check the schedule often; class dates and locations may change. Please review the course descriptions for prerequisites. Specify the class location and course name in the “Name of Class” field in the online registration form.
Hazardous Materials Recertification:
Certification period for Hazardous Materials Levels 1-3 (Awareness, Operations, and Technician) is 5 years. To recertify, you must have the following continuous education hours:
- Awareness – 4 hours per year
- Operations – 8 hours per year
- Technician – 24 hours per year. Training Officer/Coordinator should keep records of all training for Hazardous Materials CEU’s
The following are items that may be counted toward Hazardous Materials CEU’s:
- Any hazardous materials training conducted for the year (internal or external)
- Any Terrorism Course attended
- Actual hazardous materials incidents responded to
- Exercises that include hazardous materials
To recertify, complete the Haz Mat Recertification Workbook (Excel) and email to Training.
IMPORTANT: You must recertify before the 5-year expiration date of your Hazardous Materials Levels 1-3 (Awareness, Operations, and Technician) certificate. Failure to do so may result in the loss of your certification with the state of Arkansas
Classes may be available during weekdays, evenings or weekends. To inquire about scheduling or recertification or to sign up for a class, please contact Training
