FIR008 - Hazardous Materials Operations - NFPA 1072

Subject Title
Hazardous Materials Operations - NFPA 1072

Subject Description
This subject provides an overview of environmental hazards and rescue operations. The role and responsibilities of the firefighting team and co-operating agencies are highlighted, along with safety practices and risk assessment. Also emphasized are the importance of environmental protection and the impact of hazardous incidents on the community and the health and safety of firefighters. This subject is taught to the NFPA 472 Operations Level and upon successful completion of the Ontario Fire Marshal's Firefighter Curriculum Examination, candidates will qualify to apply for NFPA 1001 - Firefighter I & II. This subject is divided into three sections: A) Awareness, B) Operation and C) Terrorism.

Credit Status
One credit toward the Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training Ontario College Certificate

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

A. Hazardous Materials Awareness

1. Describe a firefighter's role in a hazardous materials incident according to awareness, operations, and technician levels
2. Describe how a firefighter can recognize various environmental hazards
3. Describe the safety factors and precautions a firefighter would take at a hazardous materials incident
4. Describe the actions a firefighter as a patient care responder would take at a hazardous materials incident at the awareness level
5. Describe the procedures for conducting a scene survey at a hazardous materials incident
6. Describe the procedures for size-up and securing a hazardous materials scene
7. Describe the procedures and methods of identifying the presence and types of dangerous goods and hazardous materials by utilizing appropriate resources
8. Describe and identify basic types of hazardous materials containers/packages
9. Describe methods of obtaining and utilizing information, such as emergency response reference materials, for hazardous materials
10. Describe factors that will indicate if specialized assistance is required
11. Describe the roles and responsibilities that supporting agencies play in a hazardous materials incident
12. Describe various methods for monitoring environmental hazards
13. Describe methods to communicate with victim(s) for self-rescue purposes
14. Describe the procedures for emergency decontamination
15. Describe the impact of environmental hazards on firefighters and the community

B. Terrorism Awareness

Specific Skill Learning Outcomes

A. Hazardous Materials Awareness

1. Survey, analyze and secure a hazardous material/environmental hazard incident, notifying the appropriate authorities according to departmental guidelines
2. Communicate with victim(s) for self-rescue purposes
3. Use the Emergency Response Guidebook distributed by Transport Canada
4. Demonstrate emergency decontamination procedures

The student is required to complete the self study, "Terrorism Awareness/Hazardous Materials Awareness for First Responders in Ontario".

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