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Catalog Description 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) Course Student Learning Outcomes CSLO #1: Propose initial actions for a safe response, scene isolation, and required notifications regarding a hazardous material event/incident. CSLO #2: Describe implementation of the Incident Command System to manage a hazardous material event. CSLO #3: Apply proper and safe responses for first responders regarding hazardous materials events. Effective Term Fall 2026 Course Type Credit - Degree-applicable Contact Hours 16,24 Outside of Class Hours 36,48 Total Student Learning Hours 54,72 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. General Education Information Approved College Associate Degree GE Applicability CSU GE Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU approval) Cal-GETC Applicability (Recommended - Requires External Approval) IGETC Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU/UC approval) Articulation Information CSU Transferable Methods of Evaluation Objective Examinations Example: Students will take a multiple-choice examination on protective clothing. Standard Grading. Example Question: The IC decides that the entry team will wear a level of protection that consists of a chemical-resistant suit, boots, gloves, and SCBA. Which of the following classifications best describes this level of protection? A. Level A, B. Level B, C. Level C, D. Level D Problem Solving Examinations Example: 1. Using a DOT Emergency Response Guidebook, students will determine proper isolation/evacuation areas for a specified toxic material. Grade will be based on accurate distances as recommended in the DOT ERG. 2. From an instructor provided scenario, evaluate the types of personal protective equipment to be used while mitigating a hazardous material incident. Grade will be determined by accurately selecting the correct PPE for the chemical hazard. Repeatable No Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Lecture: The instructor will lecture on the basic principles of chemistry. Instructor will divide students into groups to respond to and manage a simulated tabletop hazardous material incident.(Objectives 1 & 3) The instructor will lead a discussion on the concept of isolate-identify-deny entry. Students will then be provided scenarios and will determine how they will implement this concept and will be graded on the probability of success based on the criteria previously discussed. Distance Learning Online instructor lecture on Department of Transportation (DOT) placards, followed by a student generated report differentiating DOT placards and labels and describing the hazards represented. Typical Out of Class Assignments 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.) Required Materials Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Author: NFPA and IAFC Publisher: Jones and Barlett Publication Date: 2023 Text Edition: 4th Classic Textbook?: Yes OER Link: OER: Hazardous Materials for First Responders, 6th Edition Author: IFSTA Publisher: IFSTA Fire Service Publications Publication Date: 2022 Text Edition: 6th Classic Textbook?: Yes OER Link: OER: Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course. Fire Tech/Hazmat First Responder Operational Certification/ Materials fee

Catalog Description Prerequisite: Completion of Fire 0100 and 0170 with grades of "C" or better or equivalent as determined by the Program Coordinator Hours: 16 (8 lecture, 8 laboratory) Description: This course provides the knowledge and skills that prepare a firefighter to extinguish an ignitable liquid fire, control a flammable gas fire and develop an incident action plan for a pipeline emergency. (not transferable) (not degree applicable) (pass/no pass grading) Course Student Learning Outcomes CSLO #1: Compare and contrast the properties and characteristics of flammable gases and liquids. CSLO #2: Outline tactics to use on a flammable gas leak and flammable liquid spill not involved with fire, and leaks of spills involved with fire. CSLO #3: Demonstrate proper techniques to extinguish flammable gas and liquid fires. Effective Term Fall 2026 Course Type Credit - Nondegree-applicable Contact Hours 16 Outside of Class Hours 16 Total Student Learning Hours 32 Course Objectives Lecture Objectives: 1. Analyze methods by which foam prevents or controls a hazard 2. List principles by which foam is generated 3. Identify causes of poor foam generation and corrective measures 4. Describe the difference between hydrocarbon and polar solvent fuels and the concentrates that work on each 5. Identify the characteristics, uses, and limitations of firefighting foams 6. List the advantages and disadvantages of using fog nozzles versus foam nozzles for foam application 7. Describe foam stream application techniques 8. List hazards associated with foam use 9. Identify characteristics of pressurized flammable gases 10. List elements of a gas cylinder 11. Describe effects of heat and pressure on closed cylinders 12. Describe boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion (BLEVE) signs and effects 13. Identify methods for identifying contents 14. Describe how to identify escape routes and safety zones before approaching flammable gas cylinder fires 15. Describe water stream usage and demands for pressurized cylinder fires 16. Describe what to do if the fire is prematurely extinguished 17. Identify valve types and their operation 18. Discuss alternative actions related to various hazards and when to retreat 19. Describe how techniques used to control flammable gas fires in cylinders can apply to fire control in gas delivery and distribution systems 20. Describe basic types and categories of pipeline systems 21. Describe the primary federal agencies that regulate pipeline operations 22. Describe the primary state agencies that regulate pipeline operations 23. Identify the rules and regulations that govern the design, construction, operation, safety, and maintenance of interstate pipelines 24. Identify the primary causes of pipeline incidents 25. Identify the key players who may become involved in a major pipeline emergency and describe their role in resolving the emergency 26. Describe the pipeline transportation chain 27. Identify where pipelines are located within California 28. Identify different types of pipeline markers found along a pipeline corridor 29. Identify the following information on a pipeline marker: 30. Describe the purpose of pipeline rights-of-way 31. Identify clues that, in the absence of markers, may indicate the presence of an underground pipeline 32. Identify basic design and construction features of a pipeline system 33. Describe how different liquid pipeline products behave during an uncontrolled release 34. Identify indicators of a leaking liquid pipeline 35. Define “highly volatile liquid” (HVL) and identify common HVLs transported by pipelines 36. Describe danger areas of a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) release 37. Identify operations of a gas pipeline 38. Describe how different gas pipeline products behave during an uncontrolled release 39. Identify indicators of a leaking natural gas pipeline 40. Describe general hazard and risk issues to evaluate when responding to a pipeline emergency 41. Describe key considerations to evaluate when developing an initial incident action plan Laboratory Objectives: 1. Prepare foam concentrate supply for use 2. Assemble foam stream components 3. Demonstrate foam application techniques 4. Demonstrate approach and retreat from spills as part of a coordinated team 5. Execute effective advances and retreats for a flammable gas fire 6. Apply various water application techniques 7. Operate control valves General Education Information Approved College Associate Degree GE Applicability CSU GE Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU approval) Cal-GETC Applicability (Recommended - Requires External Approval) IGETC Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU/UC approval) Articulation Information Not Transferable Methods of Evaluation Objective Examinations Example: Students will take a multiple-choice examination on flammable liquid storage tank. Standard Grading. Example Question: To prevent explosions in possible overheating situations, propane tanks are equipped with: A. Relief Valves, B. Release Valves, C. Connection Valves, D. Vapor Space. Skill Demonstrations Example: Given an instructor based scenario, students must demonstrate how to safely and properly extinguish a gas cylinder fire. Grading based on industry standard. Repeatable No Methods of Instruction Laboratory Lecture/Discussion Lab: The instructor will lecture on correct suppression tactics for gas and liquid fires and the students will practice and demonstrate correct procedures. Lecture: The instructor will lead a discussion of sources of information on flammable and combustible gases and liquids. Students will then compare the DOT Emergency Response Guide, NFPA Hazardous Materials Handbook, and CHRIS manual. Typical Out of Class Assignments Reading Assignments 1. The student will read the material on BLEVE's and the Kingman, Arizona, incident. They will then create a list of warning signs that were ignored by the Kingman Fire Department. 2. The student will read the material on flammable and combustible liquids and will be prepared to discuss in class the difference of these liquids and give examples of each. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Using a DOT Emergency Response Guide, determine the initial isolation/evacuation distances for the provided list of flammable liquids and gases. 2. Using the NFPA Hazardous Materials Handbook, determine the flammable range of the provided list of gases and liquids. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Required Materials Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills Author: International Association of Fire Chiefs & National Fire Protection Association Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Learning Publication Date: 2025 Text Edition: 5th Classic Textbook?: OER Link: OER: Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.