FIRE 207 - Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operation

Course Description

  • Prerequisite: CHEM 105 and FIRE 100
  • FIRE majors only

Students are introduced to initial response for Hazardous Material Incidents. Topics include: personal safety, NFPA standards, OSHA and EPA regulations, toxicology, Incident Command System, decontamination, chemical resources, initial response, assessment, goal systems, and tactical options for HAZ MAT incidents. Meets Basic Concepts and Awareness levels as provided by NFPA. The curriculum that will now be used is designed to Nationally certify individuals in Hazardous Materials Operations and Hazardous Materials Awareness. The students will complete a National examination issued by National Fire Protection Professional Qualifications Board (Pro Board) upon completion of this course. Students will need a grade of 70% in order to pass the Pro Board examination. Students who do not pass the exam may receive a passing grade in the course, but will need the Pro Board certification in order to enter the final semester of Pro Board certification courses FIRE 280A (12 credits) and 280B (4 credits) for Firefighter I.