Chabot College
Fall 2003
Replaced Fall 2010
Course Outline for Fire Technology 91B
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FIRST RESPONDER – OPERATIONAL LEVEL
Catalog Description:
91B - Hazardous Materials First Responder – Operational Level
1.5 unit
Hazard recognition and identification; incident response safety procedures; response to hazardous materials
emergencies, emphasis on skills and knowledge necessary to protect lives, property, and the environment.
Defensive tactics to contain the release from a safe distance and keep it from spreading, and to prevent
exposures without trying to stop the release. Meets and exceeds the requirements of CFR 29 1910.120 and
CCR Title 8. Course complies with the State Board of Fire Services requirements for Firefighter 1
certification (1999). 1.5 hours
[Typical contact hours: 26.25]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1.
define and categorize each of the eight basic Hazard Classes;
2.
describe the various physical and chemical properties;
3.
utilize the various methods of identifying hazardous materials;
4.
describe the duties and responsibilities of the various response agencies;
5.
describe the procedures for responding safely to Haz/Mat incidents;
6.
initiate incident scene isolation and zoning;
7.
describe evacuation procedures;
8.
list and describe the various methods of containing hazardous materials;
9.
select the appropriate emergency actions at potential Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion
(BLEVE) incidents;
10.
describe the forms of toxic exposure, and how to complete exposure records;
11.
select the appropriate level of protective clothing;
12.
establish decontamination procedures.
Course Content:
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Hazardous materials definitions, classes and properties
a.
classifications
b.
definitions and properties
DOT Placarding and Labeling System
a.
component parts of DOT warming system
b.
Table I and Table II materials
c.
interpreting hazards
DOT shipping papers
a.
types of shipping papers
b.
location for mode of transportation
c.
CHEMTREC
The DOT Emergency Response Guidebook
a.
purpose and limitations
b.
contents
c.
organization
d.
use
The NEPA 704 Warning System
a.
intentions of the 704 system
b.
where it is used
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Course Outline for Fire Technology 91B, page 2
Fall 2003
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c.
components utilized in the system
d.
criteria for numerical classification of hazards
e.
interpreting information
The EPA Pesticide Labeling System
a.
pesticides defined
b.
classification of pesticides
c.
mandatory information required on labels
d.
signal words
e.
analysis of information on pesticide labels
Reference books and Material Safety Data sheets
a.
categories of information sources
b.
use of references
c.
material safety data sheets
Container recognition in highway transportation
a.
types of containers
b.
products carried
c.
safety considerations
Container recognition in railroad transportation
a.
tank car markings
b.
lettering and specifications
c.
fumigation labels, dome placards, and way bills
Incident response safety procedures and size-up
a.
responding safely
b.
problem recognition
c.
elements of size-up
d.
components of condition report
e.
levels of incidents
Incident mitigation operations
a.
incident scene isolation and zoning
b.
evacuation procedures
c.
decontamination procedures
d.
containment of hazardous materials
Decision making at potential "BLEVE" incidents
a.
BLEVE defined
b.
causes and effects of BLEVE incidents
c.
conditions necessary for BLEVEs to occur
d.
offensive/defensive decisions
Pre-emergency planning
a.
value of pre-emergency planning
b.
elements to be identified
c.
components of pre-planning
Introduction to toxicology
a.
poisons, toxicology, and toxicity defined
b.
dose-response relationship
c.
toxicology terms
d.
factors influencing toxicity and routes of exposures
e.
exposure reports
Protective clothing for hazardous materials emergencies
a.
EPA levels of protection
b.
selection
c.
types of chemical-resistant clothing
d.
advantages and disadvantages of suits
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Course Outline for Fire Technology 91B, page 3
Fall 2003
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture and discussion
Audio-visual presentations
Role playing
Group activities
Problem solving exercises
Reading assignments
Student notebook
Diagnostic quizzes
Demonstrations
Practical field application
Typical Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1.
Typical Assignments:
a.
Reading assignments – read the textbook to prepare yourself for the final exam
b.
Problem solving exercises
A student will be a role player in a simulated hazardous materials release that will
evaluate their ability to take defensive actions
2.
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
a.
Class attendance and participation
b.
Notebook inspection
c.
Final examination
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Hazardous Material First Responder Student Manual, California Specialized Training Institute, 2002
Special Student Materials:
None
Revised: 9/17/02