FS 180: Hazardous Materials Operations

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Class Program

Fire Science

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092740

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Designed to prepare the student in the knowledge of hazardous material s 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

Define the properties of hazardous materials that apply to the fire service.

Identify hazardous materials and containers.

Describe the role and types of personal protective equipment available.

Describe the rules of contamination and decontamination.

Core Topics

Hazardous materials properties and effects
Recognizing and identifying hazards
Implementing a planned response
Terrorism
Personal protective equipment
Decontamination
Product Control
Victim rescue and recovery
Product identification
Product containers