FIR 16 - Hazardous Materials:Incident

Institution:

Bristol Community College

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Description:

ManagementThis course will discuss the legal responsibilities placed on the fire service by the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). Topics will focus on the role of the fire service at hazardous material incidents which outline the need for site management and control, hazard and risk analysis, information management and resource control, methods of product control, confinement, and containment. Fire fighter safety principles in regards to training, personal protective clothing and equipment, decontamination procedures and written standard operating procedures will also be discussed. Prerequisite: SCI 16. Three class hours a week. 3 credits Fall, Spring; evening/Weekend only

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

bristolcc.edu/

Phone Number:

(508) 678-2811

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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