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Hazardous Materials Operations

Course Information

Subject

FST

Course Number

192

Status

Active

Course Title

Hazardous Materials Operations

Course Description

This course is designed for firefighters and other persons who might encounter Hazardous Materials in the course of their occupations. This course will stress identification, site entry, isolations, evacuation, use of Hazardous Safety Data sheets, and how to obtain assistance at the hazardous materials scene. Practical applications and hands-on experiences are required for this course. The course is designed to meet the requirements of Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness, and Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations, of the Office of the State Fire Marshal Certification, OSHA 29 CFR 1910, and NFPA 472.

Minimum Credit Hours

3

Maximum Credit Hours

3

Total Completions Allowed for Credit

1

Lecture - Lab Hours

(2-2)

Requirements

Prerequisite: FST 111 (C or better). Course fee

PCS Code

1.2