This course is a 10-day (80 hour), participant-centered, instructor-led training program for first responders. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to perform the following at hazardous materials/WMD incidents using the IAFF’s risk-based response process – APIE:
- Analyze the incident to determine the complexity of the problem and potential outcomes.
- Plan a response including developing response objectives, identifying potential response options, selecting the personal protective equipment (PPE) required and a technical decontamination process, and developing an IAP.
- Implement the planned response consistent with local emergency response plans and/or standard operating procedures by performing the duties of the hazmat branch; donning, doffing, and working in PPE; and performing control functions and decontamination.
- Evaluate the progress to determine the effectiveness of control and decontamination functions identified in the IAP.