FRP 261 - HazMat Awareness and Operations

2 Credit(s)

Course Description: Covers recognizing the presence of hazardous materials/weapons of mass destruction and initial actions for the first responder. Meets NFPA 470 requirements for Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Conduct small group activities relating to hazardous materials incidents.
CLO#2: Illustrate the best method of dealing with a hazardous materials incident based on the information collected.
CLO#3: Evaluate the information presented and utilize the data to mitigate an incident in the safest, most effective way.
CLO#4: Demonstrate the ability to collect information from resources, and to disseminate the information accurately, without altering or deleting important facts. (ILO: Information Literacy)

Course Meeting Hours Type: Lecture
Course meeting hours minimum: 20
Course meeting hours standard: 22
Course meeting hours maximum: 24

ACTI Code, Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory