This course provides to those who are or will be operating as a member of a fire department, law enforcement agency, EMS agency, emergency management agency, or other first responder agency, the basic skills needed to evaluate and work defensively at an incident involving the release of hazardous materials. The objectives of the course are to teach participants: basic hazards and risk-assessment techniques for Hazmat and CBRNE environments; selecting and using proper personal protective equipment provided to the first responder at the Operations level; performing basic control, containment and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resources and personal protective equipment available; an understanding of the types of CBRNE and WMD events that may be presented to the first responder; and an understanding of the relevant standard operating guidelines and termination procedures.
There are no prerequisites to taking this course
If you have specific questions about this course contact CHRISTOPHER DOWNEY
If you are interested in having this course taught in your area, contact CHRISTOPHER DOWNEY or your regional representative.
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riverton |
Sat, Apr 10 2021 - Sun, Apr 11 2021 Sat, Apr 24 2021 - Sun, Apr 25 2021 |
alsip |
Sat, Apr 10 2021 - Sun, Apr 11 2021 Sat, Apr 17 2021 - Sun, Apr 18 2021 |
poplar grove |
Sat, May 15 2021 - Sun, May 16 2021 Sat, May 22 2021 - Sun, May 23 2021 |