Anhydrous Ammonia Emergencies


Anhydrous Ammonia Emergencies : 3.00-4.00 Hours

Course Description

In this class, first responders learn about ammonia characteristics, environmental concerns, associated health effects, EMS options, as well as public safety. Instructors also discuss responder safety and protection, including personal protection equipment (PPE) concerns and isolation or protect-in-place options. There is also a discussion on evacuation versus shelter in-place tactics. The class also covers Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) used with alarm scenarios, risk-benefit analysis and troubleshooting real life incidents with illustrations of “first-ins” and incident command responsibilities.


Syllabus

  Syllabus - Anhydrous Ammonia.pdf

This course is part of the following Program


Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to taking this course


If you have specific questions about this course contact DAVID NEWCOMB

If you are interested in having this course taught in your area, contact DAVID NEWCOMB or your regional representative.

Upcoming Classes

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batchtown
tolono Mon, Apr 29 2024 -
Mon, Apr 29 2024

heyworth Mon, May 20 2024 -
Mon, May 20 2024

sullivan Sat, Sep 7 2024 -
Sat, Sep 7 2024

Applicable Credits

EMS CEU
Hours 2