FS 1820 - Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations
Student Learning Outcomes
Understand what hazardous substances are, and the Risks associated.
Understand the potential outcome associated with an emergency created when Hazardous Substance(s) are present.
Identify the Hazardous Substances if possible, & Identify Conainers involved.
Know How to protect yourself, and others with proper PPE.
Call trained personnel and, secure the area.
Have the ability to realize the need for additional Resources, and to make the Appropriate notification.
Find Properties & Effects of Hazardous Material and WMD.
Calculate Potential Danger & Initiate a Response Plan.
Selection, Use, Advantages, & Disadvantages of PPE.
Perform Mass & Technical Decontamination.
Identify an illicit laboratory.
Recognize the presence of Hazardous Material at a incident.
Course Description This course will fulfill the prerequisite classes for the Core Firefighter I. This course is designed to train the student to Awareness and Operations Level as outlined in NFPA 472 Standard for Competence of Responders to hazardous materials/Weapons of Mass destruction Incidents and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120. Course includes IFSAC Certification. Credits: 3