Mar 29, 2024  
Course/Program Inventory 
    
Course/Program Inventory

FIRE 2355 - Hazardous Materials I (VSCC)



Credit hours: 3

Prerequisites: Acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.

Course Description:
Basic methods of recognition and identification of hazardous materials based on  the chemical and physical properties of hazardous materials and the basic safety   procedures when utilizing specific types of protective equipment. Discussion     includes the basic tactical concerns relating to scene management of a hazardous material incident.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

  1. Discuss hazardous materials laws, regulations and standards.
  2. Explain how hazardous materials are classified.
  3. Describe how hazardous materials are stored, used, and transported.
  4. Describe the recognition and identification of hazardous materials.
  5. Demonstrate knowledge and appropriate responses for given incidents involving hazard materials.