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May 09, 2025
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FIRE 120 - Hazardous Materials - Awareness
1 Credit Hour(s)
This courses is designed to meet the requirements for National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Office of Domestic Preparedness (ODP) first responders Awareness Level. Awareness level first responders are those persons who, in the course of their normal duties, could be first on the scene of an emergency involving hazardous materials and are expected to recognize the presence of hazardous materials, protect themselves, call for trained personnel, and secure the scene. The course addresses the first responder’s responsibilities to recognize the hazardous material and take the appropriate initial actions when hazardous materials spills or releases are encountered. Its scope is limited to giving detailed information about the initial defensive operations. Additionally, it addresses the control of hazardous materials from a safe distance and requesting the assistance of trained hazardous materials technicians who have specialized training.
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