Course Offerings

This course is designed to cover mission specific responsibilities to a hazardous materials incident that include additional competencies in the use of PPE. This course will present the candidate with the knowledge, skills, and ability to satisfy the requirements of OSHA 1910.120 and NFPA 1072: Standard for Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications (2017 edition). This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines; contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details. Effective date July 1, 2020/NFPA 1072 Standard, 2017 edition.

Course Objectives

Chapter 36
• Discuss the similarities and differences in how single-use and reusable personal protective equipment
• Explain how to maintain PPE.
• Explain how PPE needs are determined.
• Identify and describe specific PPE for hazardous materials response.
• Explain the safety considerations when wearing PPE.
• Describe the process of going through emergency decontamination while wearing PPE.
• Describe the process of going through technical decontamination while wearing PPE.
• Explain the inclusion of PPE in reporting and documenting the incident.
• Don a Level A ensemble.
• Doff a Level A ensemble.
• Don a Level B nonencapsulating chemical-protective clothing ensemble.
• Doff a Level B nonencapsulating chemical-protective clothing ensemble.
• Don a Level C chemical-protective clothing ensemble.
• Doff a Level C chemical-protective clothing ensemble.
• Don a Level D chemical-protective clothing ensemble.

Outline of instruction

Chapter 36
I. Introduction
II. Single-Use Versus Reusable PPE
III. Maintaining PPE
IV. Determining PPE Needs
V. Specific PPE for Hazardous Materials Response
VI. Safety
VII. Responder Decontamination
VII. Reporting and Documenting the Incident
VIII. Summary

CEUs

1.8

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

North Carolina Fire and Rescue Commission

Website

https://www.ncdoi.com/OSFM/Fire_Rescue_Commission/Default.aspx

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

Required for NCFRC Certified Firefighter

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Text and Supplies Needed

Fundamentals of Fire Fighting Skills and Hazardous Materials Response (Fourth Edition)
ISBN: 9781284151336 (Jones and Bartlett 4th Edition)

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Smart Classroom with LCD Projector, Complement of Mobile and/or Fixed Demonstrational Props for completing JPR/Practicum Assessments

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students shall successfully complete all practicum assessments with a minimum score of 70 prior to attempting any written test.,Students shall successfully score at or above 70 on all written test(s) for the course.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Firefighter Recruits and Volunteer FFs

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Firefighter

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Firefighter

Related Courses

FIP-3351A4

FIP-3125A4

Course Contact Information

Chris Dawson

[email protected]