BFST508/ATPC508

Hazardous Materials Technician - 160 Hours

Course Description

This is the 160-hour hands-on practices hazmat course in which students fulfill the functions of hazmat technicians in a variety of full-scale field scenarios.  These scenarios include making entries into hazardous materials scenes and determination of type of incident by observation, monitoring, and research.  Students will set up full-size incident command and decontamination facilities and respond to simulated container and vehicle emergencies.

This is a hybrid course offering. 80 hours on-line (may be through IFSTA resource one) and 80 hours hands on.

Syllabus

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN

Additional Information and Instructor Qualifications: 

Florida Statutes (FS)/Florida Administrative Code (FAC)

Task Book

FLORIDA STATE EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMISSION (SERC) HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN

Pre-Requisites

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONS

Textbook

This is a paperless class; course cd's will be distributed in class.