FIRE 1340 - Hazardous Materials for First Responders

Institution:

Lakeland Community College

Subject:

Fire Science Technology

Description:

This course, designed for non-fire science students (EMT, police, or security) provides students with instruction in the recognition and identification of hazardous materials and defensive emergency options available to the first responder. This course meets most requirements/requirements of NFPA Standard 472, OSHA 20CFR1910.120, and U.S. EPA 40CFR311, Awareness and Operations levels. Topics include recognition and identification of hazardous materials, placards and labels, containment systems, inter-modal transportation, and first responder decontamination. (1 contact hour)

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lakelandcc.edu

Phone Number:

(440) 525-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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