The basics of research is one of the most important but confusing subjects on a hazardous materials incident. Using the Hazardous Identification System (HITS) the technician will be able to identify chemical properties of a substance or compound by simple field testing. Conducting basic testing such field papers, flammability, and solubility the technician then may move into advance testing with detection equipment to classify a chemical into a chemistry group. Although the technician may not be able to know the exact name following the HITS system, they should be able to recognize the general group in under 15 minutes. The chart provided is a collective group of information that before was scattered among accepted reference sources. The HITS system brings this information together in for easier access. This course addresses competencies in NFPA 470 and designed for experienced technicians familiar with most terms and equipment used in hazardous materials response. The format will be instructor lead, in-class with practical demonstrations. Target Audience: Fire Service (Hazardous Materials Technician or higher), Emergency Management field response personnel, Law Enforcement, and Industrial Emergency Response Personnel.