In accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 472-2013
Scope of Training
This 40-hour, week long course is designed to provide emergency first responders with basic competencies to conduct defensive operations against a hazardous material incident in order to minimize the impact of and risk to human health.
Region
Canada
Hours of Training
Course duration is 40 hours.
Learning Competencies
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Identify and survey hazardous material
- Characteristics of hazardous materials
- Lifespan of an incident
- Decontamination of victims and responders
- Basic Incident Command