FDNY Haz Mat Technician School

The Haz Mat Technician School is responsible for training members beyond the Haz Mat Operations Level that is taught in the Probationary Firefighters School. The training offered by the school prepares members to operate in the FDNY's Tiered Response System.

Course Offerings include:

• Chemical Protective Clothing (CPC) Truck Operations
• Decon Engine Operations
• Hazardous Materials Technician I (40 hours)
• Hazardous Materials Technician II (120 hours)

Annual refresher classes for each level of training are given. The Technician School Instructors also support FLSTP's, the Captains Development and The Chiefs Command Course. The Haz Mat Technicians School collaborates with the FDNY EMS Haz Tac Basic Training Group. These partnerships provide standardized training at all levels of the Department. Instructors strive to provide students with relevant "Hands On" at every opportunity to challenge students and prepare them to operate in their assigned rolls.