HSPS 122
Hazardous Materials Recognition and Response
Ivy Tech Community College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
PREREQUISITES: None CATALOG DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to prepare the student for certification in hazardous materials Awareness and Operations under the direction of the Indiana Board of Firefighter Personnel Standards. The course of instruction includes the completion of required hands-on practical skills required for State certification. 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.
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
31558
FullSeats: 18/18 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:14 PM- Days & times
- MW 1700-2030
- Meeting dates
- 2026-08-24 - 2026-11-18
- Location
- Indianapolis/Lawrence/Plainfield / Ft Harrison Public Sfty BldG / LAWPS P114
- Instructor
- O'Haver, Robert Kerry
Section notes
Component: Lecture; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 12 Week - Early Start; Instructional method: Traditional
34325
8 openSeats: 8/16 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:14 PM- Days & times
- TR 1700-2100
- Meeting dates
- 2026-10-27 - 2026-12-17
- Location
- Bloomington / Main Campus / MAIN D204
- Instructor
- TBA
Section notes
Component: Lecture; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 2nd 8 Weeks; Instructor not yet assigned in the official SIS; Instructional method: Traditional