Hazardous Materials Operations

This course is designed to provide the student with the skills and knowledge necessary to be examined and certified by the Illinois Office of the State Fire marshal as a Hazardous Material First Responder according to certification standards. Topics include roles of a hazardous materials first responder, physical characteristics, toxicity, exposure, and contamination terminology. The classification, regulations and policies related to hazardous materials at the local, state, and federal level are emphasized. Prereq, C or better in FSC 105, or concurrent enrollment