Revision Date: Workforce Development Learning Center Course Outline Course Title: A maximum of 30 values Course Number: State-assigned number Course Objectives: List the primary learning objectives Haz-mat Level I FIP 3351 1. The Hazardous Materials Level I Responder shall identify the training requirements of NFPA 472 as well as other applicable regulatory requirements, as they relate to awareness level response. The Hazardous Material Responder shall also be able to define the term awareness level responder, and identify the responder s responsibilities while in the process of analyzing and incident, and implementing actions consistent with the local emergency plan, and standard operating procedures. 2. The Hazardous Materials Level I Responder shall correctly identify facility or transportation situations where hazardous materials are, or may be present, and shall correctly identify those hazardous materials by name, UN/VA number, or type placed applied by using principles of analyzing a hazardous materials response at the awareness level. 3. The Hazardous Materials Level I Responder shall correctly identify actions to be taken to protect themselves and others, as well as
controlling access to the scene, and making proper notifications to mitigate the incident using the current copy of the North American Emergency Response Guidebook. 4. The Hazardous Materials Level I Responder shall correctly identify the training requirements of NFPA 472 as well as other applicable regulatory requirements as they relate to operations level response. The Hazardous Materials Operations Responder shall also be able to define the term operational level responder, and identify the responsibilities of an operations level response as they relate to analyzing the incident, and planning an initial response within the capabilities and competencies of available resources. 5. The Hazardous Materials Level I Responder shall correctly identify in both facility and transportation scenarios: containers and materials involved, determine whether hazardous materials have been released, and evaluate surrounding conditions. 6. The Hazardous Materials Level I Responder shall collect hazard and response information using Material Safety Data Sheets, CHEMTREC/CANUTEC/SETIO, and contacts with shipper/manufacturer. 7. The Hazardous Materials Level I Responder shall correctly predict the likely behavior of
a hazardous material and its container. 8. The Hazardous Materials Level I Responder shall correctly estimate the potential harm within the endangered area at the scene of a hazardous materials incident. 9. The Hazardous Materials Level I Responder shall describe the responder s response objectives, given both facility and transportation hazardous materials incidents. 10. The Hazardous Materials Level I Responder shall identify defensive options for response objectives. 11. The Hazardous Materials Level I Responder shall determine whether available personal protective equipment is appropriate for defensive operations. 12. The Hazardous Materials Level I Responder correctly identify emergency decontamination procedures. 13. The Hazardous Materials Level I Responder shall correctly identify how to establish and enforce scene control; including control zones, emergency decontamination, and communications. 14. The Hazardous Materials Level I Responder shall initiate the incident management system identified within the local emergency response plan and the organization s standard operating procedures. 15. The Hazardous Materials Level I Responder
shall demonstrate the ability to don, work in, and doff the personal protective equipment provided by the authority having jurisdiction. 16. The Hazardous Materials Level I Responder shall demonstrate defensive control actions set out in a plan. 17. The Hazardous Materials Level I Responder shall correctly evaluate the status of defensive actions taken in accomplishing response objectives. 18. The Hazardous Materials Level I Responder shall correctly communicate the status of the planned response to the Incident Commander and other personnel. Course Description: Must include statements similar to these: a) This course is designed to b) Course work includes c) Upon completion of this course, students should qualify for or accomplish This course is designed to cover responding to hazardous materials incidents in a defensive manner. Course topics include advanced recognition and identification procedures. Various defensive actions to limit the harm of an incident of this type will be demonstrated. This course also includes understanding the elements of terrorism and it s potential impact and relationship to a hazardous materials incident. This class meets all the competencies required by OSHA 1910.120 and NFPA 472 2008 edition. Course Length: Total class hours. If lecture, lab, and/or clinical hours have to be broken out, identify the hours separately Outline: Describe the major topic/competency to be covered. Topics should be listed as subtopics under each major heading with contact hours 38 hrs. These may vary depending on the book that is used.
assigned to topic headings. I. LESSON ONE A. NFPA 472 and other training requirements B. Definition and responsibilities of awareness level responder C. Demonstration of ability at a hazardous materials scenario D. Agricultural equipment hydraulic systems II. LESSON TWO A. Possible locations of hazardous materials B. Identification methods of hazardous materials III. LESSON THREE A. Role of awareness level responder at hazardous materials site B. Agencies to be notified IV. LESSON FOUR A. NFPA 472 and other training requirements B. Definition of operational level responder C. Role of first responder at operations level V. LESSON FIVE A. Identification of materials and containers B. Container markings C. Differentiation between facility and transportation markings D. Surrounding condition concerns E. Ways to verify information F. Criminal and terrorism activity VI. LESSON SIX A. DOT classifications B. Material Safety Data Sheets VII. LESSON SEVEN A. Emergency Response Guidebook, MSDS, and CHEMTREC/CANUTEC/SETIO B. Stress types causing container failure C. Container Breaches D. Material release E. Dispersion patterns F. Predicting time frames for exposure contact G. Health and physical hazards H. Health hazard terms I. Warfare agents
VIII. LESSON EIGHT A. Determination of size of endangered area B. Number and types of exposures C. Determination of concentration of released hazardous materials D. Physical, health and safety hazards IX. LESSON NINE A. Determining the number of exposures which can be saved with available resources B. Determining defensive response objectives X. LESSON TEN A. Containment and confinement B. Control techniques XI. LESSON ELEVEN A. Respiratory requirements B. Personal protective equipment XII. LESSON TWELVE A. Methods of contamination B. Potential for secondary contamination C. Emergency decontamination D. Advantages and limitations of emergency decontamination E. Emergency decontamination procedures F. Preservation of evidence of suspected criminal or terrorist activities XIII. LESSON THIRTEEN A. Scene control procedures IV. LESSON FOURTEEN A. Role of first responder B. Hazardous materials incident response levels C. Elements of incident management system D. Consideration for determining location of command post E. Requesting additional resources F. Responsibilities of safety officer XV. LESSON FIFTTHEEN A. Importance of buddy system B. Importance of backup personnel
C. Safety precautions D. Symptoms of heat and cold stress E. Capabilities / limitations of personnel working in personal protective equipment F. Function of SCBA G. Cleaning, disinfecting and inspecting SCBA H. Donning, working in, and doffing SCBA XVI. LESSON SIXTEEN A. Foam and vapor suppressing agents and equipment B. Foam characteristics C. Defensive control actions D. Remote control devices E. Search and Rescue hazards XVII. LESSON SEVENTEEN A. Evaluating defensive options B. Withdrawing considerations XVIII. LESSON EIGHTEEN A. Chain of command procedures B. Critical emergency condition procedures C. Elements of incident management system D. Consideration for determining location of command post E. Requesting additional resources F. Responsibilities of safety officer CEU s: Indicate whether CEU s will be awarded and number of CEU s for the course. Pre-Requisites: List any pre- or co-requisites. Textbook(s) Required: List the textbook(s) required along with author, publisher, and edition Supplies or Other Requirements: List any supplies, equipment, uniforms, etc. 3.8 None Hazardous Marterials, Awareness and Operations, 1st edition, Jones & Bartlett or IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting 5 th edition expanded version, is recommended
that the students are required to have for the class, including copy of photo ID and social security card when required. Evaluation Methodology: Describe how students will be evaluated such as written test, clinical practices, class projects, etc. Grading & Minimum Passing Criteria: Practical exam followed by a written Exam S = 80% attendance Passing grade of 70% or better on practical exam (if any) Passing written test with a grade of 70% P = 80% attendance Student does not choose to test for certification U = Unsatisfactory in either practical or written exam I = Attends less than 80% of class W = Student withdraws from class NA= Never Attended Attendance: Describe attendance requirements for completion and awarding of CEU s. Must attend 80% of the class hours to pass