FRTA 1095 - Hazardous Materials Operations

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 2
Course Description: Hazardous Materials Operations is an introduction to hazardous materials intended to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to recognize, identify, and remain safe in potentially hazardous environments. The course complies with the National Fire Protection Administration (NFPA) Standard 1072, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 1910.120, and the Minnesota State Fire Board requirement to complete before taking the Firefighter I examination. In addition to recognition and identification, this course emphasizes safety precautions, the effects of hazardous materials on people and the environment, and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

NOTE: This course requires medical clearance by a physician verifying that student is fit to perform the sometimes physically demanding tasks of firefighter training and is approved for respirator use through successful completion of a FIT test (with appropriate SCBA mask). This course is limited to students who have obtained OSHA-approved fire gear to use in training. This includes complete turnout gear, helmet, and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a mask. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): FRTA 1091  
Recommendation: None

Major Content

1. Action Plans
2. Decontamination
3. Information Gathering
4. Introduction to basic concepts of hazardous materials.
5. Personal Protective Equipment
6. Personal Safety
7. Potential Cause and Harm of the Incident
8. Site Management and Scene Set-up
9. Strategic Goals
10. Tactical Operations
11. Toxicology
12. Emergency Response Guidebook
13. Triage with EMS Coordination

1. recognize hazardous materials.
2. determine strategic goals.
3. decontaminate personnel exposed to hazardous materials.
4. set up a scene.
5. identify hazardous materials.
6. gather information on hazardous materials.
7. explain the effects of hazardous materials on people and the environment.
8. explain safety precautions to avoid an exposure.
9. assess tactical options.
10. demonstrate appropriate use of the U.S. Department of Transportation Emergency Response Guidebook.
11. demonstrate the ability to triage through coordination with EMS.

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