Introduction to Hazardous Materials Recognition

Catalog description

PREREQUISITES: None. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to develop an understanding of the requirements and capabilities of emergency responders engaged in hazardous materials response. The course of instruction does not include hands-on practical skills required for certification as a responder. Topics include hazardous materials definitions; regulations; statistics; properties and hazards; hazardous materials identification; incident management priorities; strategic goals and tactical objectives; personal protective equipment; contamination and decontamination; incident-specific strategies and tactics; terrorists and other criminal activities.