WMD Awareness for Emergency Responders

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Basic awareness of WMD hazards and response competencies, including use of the Emergency Response Guidebook.

This course from the Texas A&M Extentsion Service focuses on training responders in the material and requirements of:

  • Chapter 4, "Competencies for Hazardous Materials/WMD Awareness Level Personnel" (NFPA 472)
  • Chapter 5, "Professional Qualifications for Hazardous Materials/WMD Awareness Level Personnel" (NFPA 1072)
  • The CFR's "Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response"
  • National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP): "Partnering for Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience"
Last reviewed on Aug 7, 2025 request edits
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