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March 30, 2026 - March 31, 2026
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Homeland Security
Georgetown Public Safety Operations and Training Center
Venue Phone: 512-930-2749
Venue Address:Course Content:
This course meets or exceeds National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 470, Chapters 12–13 (Incident Commander Competencies and Professional Qualifications), and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(v) requirements for Hazardous Materials/WMD Incident Commanders.
Upon completion, students are eligible to test for NFPA Chapter 13 Incident Commander certification through the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications. Skills include incident analysis, response planning, PPE approval, IAP and site safety plan development, ICS implementation, resource direction, evaluation of operations and decontamination, incident termination, transfer of command, and documentation.
Class Size: 12 minimum / 20 maximum
Rural county hosts (population 250,000 or less) may be exempt from the minimum.
Who Should Attend:
Personnel serving as Incident Commanders for HazMat/WMD incidents who are responsible for overall incident management, strategy, tactics, and resource coordination.
Prerequisites:
Completion of NFPA 470 (Operations, Ch. 7), NFPA 1072 (2017), or NFPA 472 (2002/2008/2013), dated prior to course completion, with IFSAC or Pro Board seal.
Other accepted certifications include TCFP Structure Firefighter (current), TDEM/TEEX HazMat Operations, SFFMA HazMat Awareness/Operations, or SFFMA Firefighter I.
Important:
Required certifications must be uploaded to your transcript for acceptance. Previously certified individuals (TCFP, Pro Board, or IFSAC) are not eligible.
Registration:
Pre-registration required. Confirmation email required to attend. No walk-ins.
Roster closes 3:00 PM (CT), two days prior to course start.
Dress Code:
Full-length pants; no shorts. Approved shirts with sleeves; no sleeveless shirts. Closed-toe shoes required. Department uniforms meeting NFPA standards are acceptable.
Eligibility:
Texas public sector employees or volunteers serving political subdivisions. Private, federal, or nonprofit employees are not eligible unless volunteering in a public sector role. Texas residents only.
Cost:
No tuition charged.
Special Instructions
Register for this course through the Texas Division of Emergency Management’s (TDEM) training portal. This course also has a number of prerequisites which can be reviewed on TDEM’s website.