FIRE 112 Hazardous Materials Technician

This course provides training in identifying Hazardous Materials and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) incidents, using advanced surveying and monitoring equipment, selecting and using the appropriate level of personal protective equipment (PPE), and performing decontamination procedures.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

FIRE-111

Hours Weekly

3 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Classify, identify, and verify known and unknown material by using field survey instruments
   and equipment.
2. 2. Select and use the appropriate chemical protective equipment provided to the hazardous
   materials technician.
3. 3. Discuss hazard and risk assessment techniques for hazardous materials environments.
4. 4. Perform advanced control, containment, and/or confinement operations within the
   capabilities of the resources and personal protective equipment available.
5. 5. Develop Action Plans within the parameters of the state plan for statewide response to WMD
   events.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Classify, identify, and verify known and unknown material by using field survey instruments
   and equipment.
2. 2. Select and use the appropriate chemical protective equipment provided to the hazardous
   materials technician.
3. 3. Discuss hazard and risk assessment techniques for hazardous materials environments.
4. 4. Perform advanced control, containment, and/or confinement operations within the
   capabilities of the resources and personal protective equipment available.
5. 5. Develop Action Plans within the parameters of the state plan for statewide response to WMD
   events.