Apr 24, 2024  
Butler Community College 2021-22 Catalog 
    
Butler Community College 2021-22 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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FS 211. Hazardous Materials Technician


This course will enable the student to meet the minimum competencies of the National Fire Protection Associations 472 standard on professional competencies for hazardous material responders at the Technician level. The student will learn how to respond to hazardous materials/weapons of mass destruction (hazmat/WMD) incidents using a risk based response process by which the student analyzes a problem involving hazmat/ WMD, selects applicable decontamination procedures, and controls a release using specialized protective clothing and control equipment.

Prerequisite(s): Valid documentation of successfully completing certification requirements for the National Fire Protection Associations 472 standard on competencies for a Hazardous Materials First Responder at the Operations Level.

Credits: 8



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