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Hazardous Materials & CBRN Training for Emergency Responders

Specialist practical training for Fire & Rescue, Police, Ambulance, Military and industry, delivered by operationally experienced hazardous materials and CBRN professionals.

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Fire and rescue

We run three-week Hazardous Materials Advisor courses and short CPD days at our training facility or at your own premises.

Police officers in high-visibility jackets seen from behind at night

Police

Training for police forces on illicit drug laboratories, plus CPD days tailored to policing.

An ambulance travelling along a motorway

Ambulance

Continuous Professional Development events tailored to ambulance services.

Soldiers in desert camouflage uniform marching in formation along a street

Military

Hazardous materials training and CPD events for the military.

Responders in protective suits beside a decontamination tent at an industrial site at dusk

Private industry

Hazardous materials training for industry, plus awareness training and tabletop exercises that bring site staff and responders together.

Our trainers include people with operational experience of hazardous materials and CBRNE response, so the training is relevant to real incidents. We work with the fire and rescue service, police, ambulance and government departments, and we offer training for the military and private industry.

Choose your sector

Find the courses for your organisation.

Popular courses for the emergency services, and a CPD day that can be tailored to your organisation.

  • HMA

    Hazardous Materials Advisor Course

    Three weeks covering foundation knowledge, application and subject matter expertise for the Hazardous Materials Advisor role.

    Duration:
    3 weeks
    For:
    Fire and rescue
  • IDL

    Illicit Drug Labs Course

    Five days combining theory with scenario-based training and practical laboratory sessions.

    Duration:
    5 days
    For:
    Police
  • CPD

    Hazmat Professional Development Day

    A Continuous Professional Development (CPD) overview of current trends, risks and ways to identify incidents.

    Duration:
    1 or 2 days
    For:
    Fire and rescue, police, ambulance, military and private industry

Upcoming courses

The next dates in our training calendar. These courses run at Tactical Hazmat, Brookfield Business Park, Cheltenham.

Next training dates
DatesCourseLocationAvailability
to Course length: 5 days. Each day 09:00 to 17:00.Hazardous Materials Advisor Refresher Course (HMAR)Tactical Hazmat Ltd, Brookfield Business Park, Cheltenham GL52 3NQEnquire for availability for Hazardous Materials Advisor Refresher Course (HMAR), 2 November to 6 November 2026
to Course length: 3 weeks. Each day 09:00 to 17:00.Hazardous Materials Advisor Course (HMA)Tactical Hazmat Ltd, Brookfield Business Park, Cheltenham GL52 3NQEnquire for availability for Hazardous Materials Advisor Course (HMA), 9 November to 27 November 2026
to Course length: 5 days. Each day 09:00 to 17:00.Illicit Drug Labs Course (IDL)Tactical Hazmat Ltd, Brookfield Business Park, Cheltenham GL52 3NQEnquire for availability for Illicit Drug Labs Course (IDL), 30 November to 4 December 2026

Dates may change. Please confirm availability with us before you book. These are the usual course hours. Please confirm them when you enquire.

Course feedback

A selection of comments from end-of-course feedback forms.

  • “Fantastic course, allowing me to have a far better understanding on identification, evidencing and risk assessments.”

    Delegate feedback, IDL course

  • “Pitched at appropriate level with realistic scenarios. The catering was fantastic!”

    Delegate feedback, HMAR course

  • “I have learnt a lot and grown in confidence. Genuinely one of the best courses I’ve done!”

    Delegate feedback, HMA course

  • “The knowledge and enthusiasm of the instructors was first class.”

    Delegate feedback, HMA course

  • “Superb course! Very informative and interactive. I enjoyed the realistic nature of the scenarios.”

    Delegate feedback, IDL course

Enquire about training

Call us, or email us using the details on our contact page, and a member of the team will get back to you. Prices and course details are available on enquiry.

Enquire by phone or email

Booking is confirmed in writing once we receive a valid purchase order or payment, and is subject to our Training Delivery Terms and Conditions (available on request).

What to include in your enquiry

  • Your name, your organisation and the type of organisation (for example fire and rescue, police, ambulance, military or private industry).
  • The course or service you are interested in, or what you would like to achieve.
  • How many delegates, and whether you would like training at our Cheltenham facility or at your own premises.
  • Any dates you have in mind.
  • A phone number, if you would like us to call you back.

Please do not include sensitive personal information (such as health details) or details of live incidents, investigations, security arrangements or operational plans. In an emergency, call 999.