Course Offerings

This course is designed to cover mission specific responsibilities to a hazardous materials incident that include additional competencies for Air Monitoring and Sampling of hazardous materials/WMD incidents. 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 15
• Explain the terminology, concepts, and unknowns of detection and monitoring.
• Identify and describe various types of detectors and monitors.
• Complete the 10 basic actions for detection and monitoring.
• Perform a typical start-up procedure for a multi-gas meter.
• Use a multi-gas meter.
• Use colorimetric tubes.

Outline of Instruction

Chapter 15
I. Introduction
II. Detection and Monitoring
III. Types of Detectors and Monitors
IV. Summary

Contact Hours

18

CEUs

1

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

Learning Supplies Needed

Hazardous Materials: Awareness and Operations (Third Edition)
(Jones and Bartlett 3rd 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. ,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]