This class prepares students to function as first responders at the operations level. Emphasis is on the basic characteristics of hazardous materials, hazardous materials laws and regulations, and the components of a planned response. Preparation for Arizona Structural Fire Fighter certification through the Arizona Center for Fire Service Excellence (ACFSE) using International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) standards and testing. This course is presented in compliance with 29 Code of Federal Regulations (29CFR) Chapter XVII 1910.120 (q)(6)(ii) and the Arizona Administrative Code Title 8, Chapter 2, Article 6.
Prerequisites
None.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Assess common emergency response situations for the presence of hazardous materials.
- Assess an emergency scene for health and safety dangers due to hazardous materials.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of hazardous materials and the principles of chemistry.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of a planned response to hazardous materials incidents.