Certification Challenge: Hazardous Materials Operations
Class Date(s) Thursday, Apr 23 2026 7:00PM-10:00PM  
Saturday, Apr 25 2026 8:00AM-4:30PM  
Class# 26FS95031  

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Description: A 75-question written exam consisting of randomly generated questions related to learning objectives found in the Hazardous Materials Operations curriculum. Participants will also complete a skills examination.

Application Requirements: Completed applications must be received at the test site (CCPSTC three weeks (21 days) prior to the written test date. Applications received after this deadline, or incomplete applications will NOT be accepted for testing.

Testing application and candidate handbook can be found at: www.osfc.pa.gov

Prerequisite(s): 16 years old or older, FEMA SID number (click here to obtain a FEMA SID number), and one of the following certificates:

  • Core Competencies
    • Hazardous Materials Awareness Level 470 or 1072 (Pro-Board, IFSAC or DOD) certification AND
    • Hazardous Materials Operations Level 470 or 1072 initial or annual refresher training course AND
    • Hazardous Materials Awareness Level 470 or 1072 annual refresher training course

  • Mission Specific Certifications
    • Hazardous Materials Awareness Level 470 or 1072 (Pro-Board, IFSAC or DOD) certification AND
    • Hazardous Materials Operations Level 470 or 1072 initial or annual refresher training course AND
    • Hazardous Materials Operations Level 470 or 1072 Core Competencies Certification (Pro-Board, IFSAC or DOD) (if testing Mission Specific competencies only)

**please note: Training certificates must be from the PA State Fire Academy approved Jones & Bartlett curriculum or IFSTA curriculum and they must meet the requirements of NFPA 1072 (2017) OR NFPA 470 (2022). Certificate and training must be within one (1) year of the date of application. If the certification certificate is greater than one (1) year you must show proof of completing refresher training course.

Course Contact: Maureen McCormick, Fire Certification Manager, 610-344-4453 or firecert@chesco.org

Price $250.00
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Class Location
Academic Bldg. #126
Public Safety Training Campus , 137 Modena Road
Coatesville, PA   19320
(610) 344-4100