Arkansas Division of Emergency Management, in conjunction with the State Emergency Response Commission allow Level 1: Hazardous Materials Awareness to be taken through the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) AWR-358dL online training program.
In order to receive credit for the course in Arkansas you first must do the following:
- Register for a FEMA Student ID (SID) number at FEMASID if you do not have one.
- Register for the CDP AWR-358dL class through the Center for Domestic Preparedness
- Upon completion of the course, submit the AWR-358dL certificate through the ADEM Hazmat training site at: HazMat Awareness Online Class Confirmation Form
For issues or concerns regarding the online courses provided by the CDP, please email [email protected]
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.
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
