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FIRE 0170 - Hazardous Materials - Operational Level

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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as FIRE 41 Hours: 16 lecture for 0.5 unit; 24 lecture for 1 unit Description: First responder course covering common alarms, roles and responsibilities, legal aspects, exposure and response safety, medical surveillance, recognition and identification, basic chemistry, personal protective equipment, scene management, preincident planning and table-top exercises. Meets federal and state training requirements. (CSU-with unit limitation) Units 0.5,1 Lecture-Discussion 16,24 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 16,24 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Propose initial actions for a safe response, scene isolation, and required notifications regarding a hazardous material event/incident. Describe implementation of the Incident Command System to manage a hazardous material event. Apply proper and safe responses for first responders regarding hazardous materials events. Course Content Outline I. Introduction A. Importance of Course 1. Ability to Identify Toxins 2. Protect Self on Fireground 3. Prevent Long-Term Ill Health Effects II. Common Alarms A. Non-Structural Alarms 1. Gas Leaks 2. Landfills, Dumpsters, and Other Waste Disposal Sites 3. Electrical Fires 4. Public Highway 5. Rail 6. Aircraft 7. Waterways III. Exposure and Response A. Toxins Defined/Types 1. Asphyxiants 2. Corrosives 3. Irritants 4. Sensitizers 5. Carcinogens 6. Mutagens 7. Teratogens B. Toxins - Routes of Entry and Effects 1. Absorptions 2. Inhalation 3. Ingestion C. Categories of Biological Agents D. Medical Surveillance 1. Defined 2. Elements a. Questionnaire Data b. Physical Examination c. Diagnostic Medical Testing d. Biological Monitoring IV. Recognition and Identification A. Identifying Clues 1. Occupancy and Location 2. Placards, Labels, and Markings a. DOT System b. UN Class and Identification Numbers c. NFPA System B. Identifying Characteristics of Bulk Containers C. Using Resources 1. Reference Books 2. Detection Devices 3. Senses V. Basic Principles of Chemistry A. General Principles 1. States of Matter 2. Specific Gravity 3. Vapor Density 4. Chemical Reactions 5. Temperature VI. Personal Protective Equipment A. Structural Firefighting Gear 1. Limitations B. Respiratory Equipment 1. Types 2. Limitations C. Decontamination 1. Prevention 2. Types 3. Methods 4. Plan 5. Emergency D. Inspection and Storage VII. Scene Management A. Incident Management System B. Establishing Zones and Areas C. Initial Actions D. Outline documents required for a hazardous materials incident 1. Sizing-Up/Establishing Command 2. Securing Scene/Isolating Hazard 3. Identifying the Hazard 4. Rescue and Evacuation 5. Staging and Resources 6. Ongoing Re-Evaluation VIII. Pre-Incident Planning A. Hazard Identification B. Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment C. Analysis of Resources D. Environment Considerations 1. Weather 2. Geography and Topography 3. Physical Conditions Course Objectives Course Objectives The student will: 1. Analyze how various types of alarms may affect a first responder's health and safety. 2. Analyze the toxic effects that may occur from exposure to the various types of hazardous materials. 3. Distinguish the difference in transportation placards using background color, hazard class identifiers, and symbols. 4. Differentiate between DOT placards and labels and describe the hazards represented. 5. Evaluate the National Fire Protection Association marking system for the haz mats at fixed sites. 6. Evaluate the use of the Department of Transportation Emergency Response Guide (DOT ERG) in order to initiate basic action planning. 7. Assess various types of personal protective clothing and equipment including selection criteria, limitations, inspection, decontamination, and storage. 8. Propose initial actions for a safe response, scene isolation, and required notifications regarding a hazardous material event/incident. 9. Describe implementation of the Incident Command System (ICS) to manage a hazardous material event. 10. Diagram appropriate information flow from the First Responder-Operational to the Incident Commander. 11. Prepare proper documentation requirements during a hazardous material event. 12. Propose identification and hazard assessment techniques to design a basic action plan. 13. Given written exercises depicting hazardous material events, apply proper and safe responses for first responders - operational level. 14. Given a written exercise, identify a hazardous material event from basic clues, warning signs, placards, labels, and shipping papers. 15. Identify and outline types of toxins including response and exposure to each. Methods of Evaluation Objective Examinations Problem Solving Examinations Reading Assignments 1. Read the chapter in the textbook covering protective equipment and first responder limitations and then list the minimum personal protective equipment (PPE) that needs to be available to a first responder. 2. Identify the health, flammability and reactivity hazards of a substance by reviewing a Material Safety Data Sheet and outline a proper response to a spill of the substance. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Identify the hazards of a substance by reviewing a Material Safety Data Sheet, placarding and labels. 2. Determine the minimum initial isolation/evacuation distances for selected hazardous substances using provided reference materials and manuals. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.