Requirements
Prerequisites:
- None
Required Textbook:
- Hazardous Materials for First Responders, 6th Edition, International Fire Service Training Association; Oklahoma.
Required Materials Needed:
- None
Required Equipment:
- Pen/Pencil & Notebook
Course Description
The primary target audiences for this course are the First Responders (fire, rescue, emergency medical, police, telecommunicators, etc.) who will witness or discover a hazardous substance/materials release or a terrorist/criminal incident. Students will be trained to initiate an emergency response sequence by notifying the proper authorities of the incident. They shall have sufficient training or experience to demonstrate competency in objectively understanding hazardous substances, the risks, potential outcomes, and the ability to recognize and identify their presence. They must understand their role, including site security, safe scene management and how to use the latest version of the U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) Emergency Response Guidebook during a hazardous materials/WMD or a terrorist/criminal emergency
Class Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Feb 8, 2027 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Laury's Station Volunteer Fire Company | 5314 Egypt Rd, Laurys Station, PA 18059 |