FSCI 271 - Hazardous Materials

Institution:

Community College of Philadelphia

Subject:

Fire Science

Description:

This course provides students with the basic knowledge to recognize, identify, classify, and evaluate the dangers posed by hazardous materials. Students will learn to control hazardous materials emergencies by using the incident management model. Topics covered include: site safety and control; responder roles within the incident management system; related standards, laws, and regulations; evaluation of the properties of hazardous materials; container and environment evaluation; personal protective equipment; decontamination and termination procedures. This course prepares interested students of the Pennsylvania Voluntary Fire Service Hazardous Materials Awareness (NFPA 472 Standard) Certification Exam, that is proctored at the Philadelphia Fire Training Academy.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

3-0-3

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ccp.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 751-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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