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This course is produced by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner and the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy. The previous 4-hour Hazardous Material Awareness program will be retired.  \nIf you are currently enrolled in the current 4-hour Hazardous Material Awareness program, please complete the course prior to 2359 hours on September 1, 2025. If you do not complete the course by that time, the course will be shut down and you will be required to enroll and complete the 6-hour Hazardous Materials Awareness Course.  \nThe 6-hour course delivers essential awareness-level training to help you recognize hazardous materials, understand the risks, and know how to respond safely and appropriately. This course meets the requirements identified in 29 CFR1910 .120 , NFPA 470 and National EMS Education Standard (2021) .  \nIf you take the Hazardous Material course through TRAIN PA, the Con Ed will automatically register in your EMS Account if opted for EMS continuing education credit. This course is also available through Office of the State Fire Commissioner and the State Fire Academy’s Acadis System. That con ed will be submitted to the Bureau on a quarterly basis. Whichever location you take the course, it is free. There is no Professional Certification (ProBoard/IFSAC) associated with these courses.  \nShould you have any questions, please contact Education Manager, [Timothy Reitz-](Timothy Reitz-timreitz@pa.gov)[timreitz@pa.gov](Timothy Reitz-timreitz@pa.gov)","cbCaiogaCDmWii24","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiogaCDmWii24","pdf",174845,"English","# Course Update Overview\n## Training Requirements and Deadlines\n## Registration and Continuing Education Credits","[{\"question\":\"When does the new 6-hour Hazardous Materials Awareness Course become effective?\",\"answer\":\"The new course will launch and become effective on September 2, 2025.\"},{\"question\":\"What happens to students currently enrolled in the 4-hour Hazardous Material Awareness program?\",\"answer\":\"Students must complete the 4-hour course by 2359 hours on September 1, 2025; otherwise, the program will be shut down and they will need to enroll in the new 6-hour version.\"},{\"question\":\"Are professional certifications provided upon completion of these courses?\",\"answer\":\"No, there is no Professional Certification (ProBoard/IFSAC) associated with these courses.\"}]","Hazardous Material Awareness Course - TRAIN PA Update | PDF"]