International Association of Fire Fighters Alberta
IAFF Alberta
Hazmat
The International Association of Fire Fighters represents more than 356,000 professional Fire Fighters and emergency medical responders across North America, including more than 30,000 in Canada. Through the Government of Canada, the IAFF offers accredited HazMat training at no cost to municipalities, giving Fire Fighters the skills they need to respond safely to hazardous materials incidents in their own communities.
Program Details
Funded by the Government of Canada, this accredited HazMat training program includes:
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24 hours of instruction
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Target class size of 25 students
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Open to all first responders in the community, including Fire Fighters, police, and paramedics
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Classroom and field exercises
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Pro Board accredited
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NFPA 472/1072 compliant
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Customizable for local hazards
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Train-the-Trainer also available
In 2025, Public Safety Canada extended this partnership with a $1.5 million grant, continuing the Canadian HazMat & CBRNE Training Initiative through March 2029. The funding supports at least 60 classes and training for a minimum of 1,500 emergency responders nationwide, delivered in both English and French. Established in 2009, the initiative has trained over 10,000 Fire Fighters and emergency responders since its inception.
Municipalities can access this training at no cost by contacting IAFF Canadian Operations directly.