Hazardous Materials/WMD Operations
Requires Medical Clearance
Must be submitted prior to the first class session.
Instructional Hours: 45.00
This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.
Course Description: Major topics covered in this course include firefighter safety; hazard recognition; regulations and standards; chemistry; recognition and identifications; DOT guidebook; site management; container behavior; defensive control measures; personal protective equipment; detection, monitoring and sampling equipment; victim rescue and recovery; decontamination; and terrorist and other criminal activity. This course includes team-focused practical exercises.
This class will require additional student work outside of normal class hours to include, but not limited to; take-home assignments, PTIs, study guides, and assigned readings from the textbook. This may also include coursework that must be completed prior to the first class session.
Prerequisites
MFRI Personal Protective Equipment and SCBA (FIRE 098), MFRI Protective Equipment and SCBA (FIRE 099), MFRI Firefighter I (FIRE 101 or FIRE 105) or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ, or IFSAC Firefighter I certification