FS 180: Hazardous Materials Operations

Class Program
Credits
3
Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
3
Course ID
092740
Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Description

Designed to prepare the student in the knowledge of hazardous materials and how it relates to the fire service. This course will include embedded certifications of IFSAC Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations. Fire Department Sponsorship Required.

Grading Basis
Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Core Topics

 

  1. Hazardous materials properties and effects
  2. Recognizing and identifying hazards
  3. Implementing a planned response
  4. Terrorism
  5. Personal protective equipment
  6. Decontamination
  7. Product Control
  8. Victim rescue and recovery
  9. Product identification
  10. Product containers