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FOD 215 - Hazardous Materials Incident Management



3.0 Credits
Hazardous Materials First Responder (Incident Commander) course. Content meets or exceeds requirements set forth in OSHA 1910.120q and educational competencies referenced in NFPA 472. Prerequisite: Fire Department affiliation. Permit code required.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the components of the Hazardous Materials Incident Management System. [REASON]
  2. Identify the seven types of harm created by exposure to hazardous materials and their effects on the human body. [REASON]
  3. Describe five external and/or political issues, which may influence the management of a hazmat incident. [REASON]
  4. Define Site Management and Control. [REASON]
  5. Describe the principles of recognition, identification, classification and verification as they apply to a hazardous materials emergency. [REASON]
  6. Describe the concept of hazard assessment and risk evaluation. [REASON]
  7. Identify the process and factors to be considered in selecting the proper level of protective equipment at a hazmat incident. [REASON]
  8. Describe the types of information required to safely and effectively manage a hazmat incident. [REASON]
  9. Describe the process of size-up as a method of determining the strategic and tactical options available to produce a favorable outcome at a hazardous materials incident. [REASON]
  10. Identify the advantages and limitations of decontamination. [REASON]



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