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​Hazmat Awareness Course 25-327-03​

Date/Time: December 17, 2024 – 2:00pm to 6:00pm

​Location: Putnam County 911 Center, 100 Emergency Lane, Winfield, WV 25213​

Description: The 4-hour Hazardous Materials Awareness class meets NFPA 472, 2013 edition.  This class includes a complete review of the DOT Emergency Response Guidebook.  The ERG is the only text for this class.  IFSAC Testing is available.  The course meets annual EMS requirements.

Prerequisites: FEMA IS-100, IS-200

Registration: Follow the guidelines in this document using the course code above. Registration closes Friday, December 13, 2024, at 4:00PM.

If you have any questions or issues registering, please contact Stephanie Rosier​. ​

​​Wilderness First Aid Course # 25-158-03

Dates:     December 3, 4: ZOOM online classes 6pm to 10pm. Students must contact instructor for online class: bob@ruzewski.com 
December 7: In-person class

Location:        1700 MacCorkle Ave. S. E., Charleston, WV ​- Outdoor portion - Kanawha State Forest​

Course Overview: Wilderness First Aid (WFA) is a 16-hour course designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively respond to medical emergencies and injuries in remote and outdoor settings. Students will learn how to assess, treat, and manage common injuries and illnesses that may occur in wilderness environments, where access to medical help is limited or delayed. This course emphasizes hands-on training, scenario-based learning, and practical application of first aid principles in challenging outdoor conditions.

  • WVEMD will provide Wilderness First Aid Training Materials.
  • Students will be responsible for transportation costs and meals.

Instructor:  Bob Ruzewski - Spot On Training, LLC

Download the fly​er ​for registration details.​​​

​​​​Questions about trainings? Contact State Training Officer brent.a.burger@wv.gov ​