About National Rescue & Response Institute

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 Our Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) training programs are structured to progress participants from the awareness level through full technician-level proficiency. Instruction is delivered by highly experienced and seasoned subject matter experts with extensive real-world operational backgrounds. The curriculum emphasizes hazard recognition, risk assessment, incident management, regulatory compliance, and hands-on technical skills to ensure personnel are prepared to operate safely and effectively across the full spectrum of HAZMAT response scenarios.  Visit our instructor page for more information!

Instructors

 All HAZMAT training programs are fully compliant with applicable NFPA standards and are designed to be adaptable to the unique operational requirements of each agency. Courses may be customized to align with the agency’s Area of Responsibility (AOR) and Area of Operations (AOO), ensuring relevance to local hazards, response capabilities, regulatory considerations, and mission-specific response objectives. This approach ensures personnel receive training that is both standards-based and operationally applicable to their real-world response environment. 

 Our HAZMAT programs are nationally recognized for their high standards, technical rigor, and operational relevance. Developed and delivered by experienced subject matter experts, these programs align with applicable NFPA standards and are trusted by agencies across the United States for preparing personnel to operate safely and effectively in hazardous materials incidents. NRRI’s HAZMAT training is valued for its practical, scenario-based approach and its adaptability to diverse response environments and mission requirements.