FIRE-141 Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations

2 cr.

Designed to give the 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 the scene and denying entry into the area, and basic support techniques utilized by firefighters to assist a technical hazardous material entry team. The 40 hour course covers the organizational structure and necessary elements of incident command of a hazardous materials incident.
Offered: Fall, Spring
- Faculty Permission Required
Fee - Course/Program (F) $10.00