FIRE-141 Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations 1

Designed to give entry level firefighter the knowledge and competence to operate on a hazardous materials incident. Covers the identification and recognition of hazardous materials, techniques for isolating scenes and denying entry into the area, and basic support techniques utilized by firefighters to assist technician level hazardous materials teams. The 40 hour course covers the organizational structure and necessary elements of incident command of hazardous materials incidents.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Faculty Permission Required
Fee - Course/Program (F) $10.00