This course was designed to provide hazardous awareness training in regards to the evaluation of hazardous materials incidents and the safety and defense decisions relevant to achieving response objectives. Topics discussed will include related legislative requirements and industry standards, specific chemical and physical properties related to hazardous materials contents and containers, relevant physical and health hazards, as well as incident command and safety best-practices. This course was designed to prepare individuals for the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Hazardous Materials First Responder-Operations Certification Exam. Students planning to submit an examination request will be required to meet Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) eligibility requirements. PREREQUISITE: EPH 1200 Hazardous Mat Fundamentals or EPF 1203 Fire Ground Operations.

IAI Codes - Illinois Articulation Initiative (If applicable)