2024 07/22 HazMat Tech 1C

 

Start Date/Time: 2024 07/22 0830
End Date/Time: 2024 07/26 1700
Course Total Hours: 40

 

Intended Audience: Open to fire service, law enforcement, health, environmental and specific private industry personnel, this course includes class, didactic and hands-on training in real world scenarios-based experience.


Prerequisites: First Responder Operations (FRO) Haz Mat Tech 1A Haz Mat Tech 1B

 Location:  VCFD Regional Training Center, 104 Durley Ave, Camarillo, CA 93010

 

Deadline to Register: July 22nd @ 0830

Description: Module 1C consists of a variety of topics. The core of the course focuses on site safety and protective-action options. Participants will develop a site safety plan for a variety of scenarios ranging from both transportation and fixed facility incidents. Participants are introduced to the incident command system (ICS) for hazardous materials operations, emergency response planning, and scene management. Clandestine laboratories are also included as part of the curriculum. Toxicology is also explored particularly measuring lethal and chronic contaminant levels. Students will engage in a field Level A obstacle course while having to perform various skills and typical operations while wearing encapsulated protective garments. Preservation of evidence will be discussed in relation to crime scene considerations.



 

Equipment Students Should Bring: 

  1. SCBA's, turnouts/PPE's, gloves, safety glasses, radio communications, monitoring equipment, chemical boots, Level A" training suits