Hazardous materials worker safety training for responders and Native American communities
Official title: AFC Hazardous Materials Worker Training
Funded at Alabama Fire College · NIH-11381787 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program keeps delivering specialized safety training to Native American tribal members and public safety personnel in the Southeast to help them handle hazardous materials incidents and waste sites more safely.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Alabama Fire College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tuscaloosa, United States) |
| Project start | September 16, 1992 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $742,500 |
| NIH project number | 5U45ES006155-36 |
| Project ID | NIH-11381787 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Public safety personnel and Native American tribal members who may encounter hazmat emergencies or remediation work.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not involved in emergency response or hazmat work may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
The Alabama Fire College will continue providing model training focused on protecting people who respond to hazmat emergencies and those who work with hazardous waste. The course emphasizes real-world scenarios like uncontrolled releases, disaster responses, and remediation of waste sites, with content tailored for Native American communities and southeast U.S. responders. The training aims to improve awareness, preparedness, and practical skills to reduce injuries and dangerous exposures during emergencies. Participants can learn hands-on techniques, safety protocols, and best practices for protecting themselves and the public.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could reduce injuries and illnesses among first responders and tribal members facing hazmat incidents.
How similar studies have gone: Previous NIEHS-funded training has shown improvements in readiness and safety awareness among similar responder populations.
Where this research is happening
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Alabama Fire College
Tuscaloosa, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Krayer, Theodore Henry — Alabama Fire College
- Study coordinator: Krayer, Theodore Henry
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.