# IFSTA HazMat First Responder 5 — Exam Prep, Videos, Courses

> Hazardous materials first responder training and exam preparation app. (iPhone/iPad app by International Fire Service Training Association.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifsta-hazmat-first-responder-5/id1223149007 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [International Fire Service Training Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/495289396)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.14/5 from 56 App Store ratings · 43 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 114 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-03-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifsta-hazmat-first-responder-5/id1223149007/reviews.md

## What is IFSTA HazMat First Responder 5?

The Hazardous Materials for First Responders, 5th Edition, Manual provides first responders with information to take appropriate, initial actions at Weapons of Mass Destruction incidents and hazardous materials spills or releases. The focus is detailed information about hazardous materials initial operations. This Manual meets the standard for NFPA 1072, Standard for Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications, 2017 Edition. This App supports the content provided in our Hazardous Materials for First Responders, 5th Edition, Manual. Included FREE in this App is Skill Videos, Container Identification, Flashcards, and Chapter 1 of the Exam Prep, Interactive Course, and Audiobook.

Skill Videos:
Prepare for the hands-on portion of your class by watching 40 Skills Videos covering Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations. Each Skills Video contains the steps required to pass the skills.This feature allows you to bookmark and download specific skills videos and view the steps for each skill. This feature is FREE for all users.

Container Identification:
Test your container identification knowledge with this feature, which includes 157 photo identification questions. This feature is FREE for all users.

Flashcards:
Review all 335 key terms and definitions found in all 15 chapters of the Hazardous Materials for First Responders, 5th Edition, Manual with Flashcards. This feature is FREE for all users.

Exam Prep:
Use the 746 IFSTAⓇ-validated Exam Prep questions to confirm your understanding of the content in the Hazardous Materials for First Responders, 5th Edition, Manual. The Exam Prep covers all 15 chapters of the Manual. Exam Prep tracks and records your progress, allowing you to review your exams and study your weaknesses. In addition, your missed questions are automatically added to your study deck. This feature requires an in-app purchase. All users have free access to Chapter 1.

Interactive Course:
Reinforce the content in the Hazardous Materials for First Responders, 5th Edition, Manual by completing all 15 course chapters. This course features self-paced, interactive content to help with supplemental study of the Manual's learning objectives. This feature requires an in-app purchase. All users have free access to Chapter 1.

Audiobook:
Purchase the Hazardous Materials for First Responders, 5th Edition, Audiobook through the app. All 15 chapters are narrated in their entirety for 12 hours of content. Features include offline access, bookmarks, and the ability to listen at your own speed. All users have free access to Chapter 1.

This App covers the following topics:

Introduction to Hazardous Materials
Analyzing the Incident: Recognizing and Identifying the Presence of Hazardous Materials
Implementing the Response: Awareness Level Actions at Hazmat Incidents
Analyzing the Incident: Identifying Potential Hazards
Analyzing the Incident: Predicting Behavior and Identifying Containers
Planning the Response: Identifying Action Options
Implementing and Evaluating the Action Plan: Incident Management and Response Objectives and Action Options
Implementing the Response: Terrorist Attacks, Criminal Activities, and Disasters
Implementing the Response: Personal Protective Equipment
Implementing the Response: Decontamination
Implementing the Response: Mission-Specific Detection, Monitoring, and Sampling
Implementing the Response: Mission-Specific Victim Rescue and Recovery
Implementing the Response: Mission-Specific Product Control
Implementing the Response: Mission-Specific Evidence Preservation and Public Safety Sampling
Implementing the Response: Mission-Specific Illicit Laboratories

## Key features

- Skill Videos for HazMat Awareness and Operations
- Container Identification Practice
- Flashcards for Key Terms and Definitions
- Exam Prep with Progress Tracking
- Interactive Course Modules
- Audiobook Narration of Manual Content

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Downloadable Videos | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Exam Prep Chapters | $13.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Course Chapters | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All AudioBooks | $34.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 43)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifsta-hazmat-first-responder-5/id1223149007/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Audiobook inaccessibility

*2024-12-06*

I am extremely disappointed in this app. I paid for the audiobooks but non of them work properly. The app begins glitching out and I am unable to play any of the chapters. This problem should really be fixed- especially considering that the audiobooks alone are nearly $35.

**Developer response:** Hi Ncs21, please reach out to support@ifsta.org for additional help with the issues you are encountering. Additionally, make sure you have a strong internet connection while using our audiobooks or try downloading them for offline use.

### 2/5 — Courses ch:2

*2024-10-19*

Just purchased the courses and pg2 on the chapter 2 course won’t play the video and won’t let me see other slides. Can there be a fix? If not I would like my money back for courses and you can lock courses in my app. Bummed it happened first thing and afraid there is more courses that are not working correctly.

**Developer response:** Hi Mike_808, please contact support@ifsta.org for more information regarding refunds.

### 2/5 — Just use the book.

*2024-02-13*

This app is incredibly glitch on the phone and iPad. I can't use it at all. It constantly freezes. The practice exams have good information but it does not help with certification testing.. Better off just reading and studying the book. I won't be using another IFTSA app in my education..

### 1/5 — courses

*2023-08-21*

I paid to unlock all the chapter courses, but it’s basically power point slides & it will only set me see the first 1-2 slides of each section. text doesn’t fit on my phones screen & I can’t get to the “next button” even with ch. 1 & it’s free.

### 4/5 — Please fix

*2023-06-11*

I really like this app. The audio book is a big help. The interactive courses and test prep are awesome. But, the audio only works sometimes on the videos. It’s super frustrating. It works mor consistently with headphones. But not always.
It’s not a hardware issue, I’ve already trouble shot that. 
Ifsta!! Please fix! I have 2 of your apps and it’s the same on both.

### 2/5 — Audiobook is not complete at all.

*2023-04-01*

There are several chapters where they are missing half of the audiobooks. What am I paying $35 for when I am only getting half of the products.

### 1/5 — 1001 review

*2022-12-16*

Some answer are just blatantly wrong, very poor choice to study with.

### 5/5 — Great Study guide

*2022-10-26, version 2.1.6*

I bought this for the review questions for the hazmat exam. I found it to be very helpful. I liked how it saved the questions I got wrong for easy review later.

### 1/5 — Highly do not recommend

*2022-09-09, version 2.1.6*

I thought this was a good app to use but it did not help me in my test. I constantly would score 90’s & I studied 100 questions everyday & studied the DOT vehicles. & still scored bad on my hazmat awareness & OPS resulting in 60’s on both hazmat tests.

**Developer response:** Hi damibigbrown, our Exam Prep is designed to help you study the IFSTA materials that may appear on an exam. Different states have different exams which can be a combination of materials from multiple publishers. If you have further questions please reach out to our support staff at support@ifsta.org.

### 1/5 — Needed work before, new update nothing works

*2022-08-30, version 2.1.3*

Audiobook wouldn’t play in the background, you had to leave it open and your phone unlocked. None of the study features worked, adding questions to the study deck. I updated the app yesterday and now I can’t take any practice exams plus I had to re purchase everything. $50 is a lot of money for absolutely nothing, I hope you’re able to figure this out

**Developer response:** Hi ringo0719, thank you for your feedback, the issues you mentioned including the "restore purchase" error should now be fixed with the most recent update of this app. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Please reach out to our support team if you are still experiencing any issues at support@ifsta.org.

## Frequently asked questions about IFSTA HazMat First Responder 5

### What is the IFSTA HazMat First Responder 5 app?

This app provides essential information and training for first responders dealing with hazardous materials incidents. It covers initial actions for WMD events and hazardous materials spills, aligning with NFPA 1072 standards. The app includes free resources like skill videos, container identification, and flashcards, with optional in-app purchases for advanced exam prep, interactive courses, and an audiobook.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include 40 Skills Videos for hands-on preparation, 157 photo questions for Container Identification, 335 key terms with Flashcards, and a comprehensive Exam Prep module with 746 IFSTA-validated questions. It also offers an Interactive Course and an Audiobook of the manual, with free access to Chapter 1 for all these paid features.

### How much does the IFSTA HazMat First Responder 5 app cost?

The app itself is free to download and includes several valuable features at no cost, such as Skill Videos, Container Identification, and Flashcards. Advanced features like the full Exam Prep, Interactive Course, and Audiobook require separate in-app purchases. Chapter 1 of these paid features is available for free to all users.

### What topics are covered in the app?

The app covers a range of critical topics for hazardous materials response, including an introduction to hazardous materials, analyzing incidents to recognize and identify them, implementing awareness-level actions, identifying potential hazards, and predicting behavior and identifying containers. These topics are presented in alignment with the Hazardous Materials for First Responders, 5th Edition, Manual.

### Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is designed for first responders, emergency personnel, and anyone involved in hazardous materials response who needs to understand and act appropriately during incidents. It is particularly useful for individuals preparing for certification or seeking to refresh their knowledge on hazardous materials awareness and operations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.11 — 2024-11-27

Effective December 18, 2024, this app will no longer be supported. The app should continue to work for a period of time on your device, however in-app purchases, new downloads, and updates will not be available. For updated content and ongoing customer support we recommend downloading the IFSTA HazMat First Responder 6 app.

### 2.1.10 — 2024-05-09

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.1.9 — 2024-04-25

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.1.8 — 2023-11-01

Flashcards! Use this study tool to review all 335 key terms and definitions found in all 15 chapters of the Hazardous Materials for First Responders, 5th Edition, Manual. This feature is FREE for all users.

### 2.1.7 — 2023-05-02

Bug fixes and improvements.

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