This module is part of FireLearn, an online Fire Fighter I & II course designed to enhance students’ learning experience by allowing them to experiment with key concepts and skills in the safety of a virtual environment.
This online training module brings content to life with interactive audio, video, Flash™ animation, photographs, illustrations, and case-based scenarios. It is designed to serve as either a distance learning solution to reduce classroom lecture hours or as a review tool to help students master more challenging subject matter presented to them in the classroom.
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe occupancies that may contain hazardous materials.
- Describe how your senses can be used to detect the presence of hazardous materials.
- Describe specific containers and container shapes that might indicate hazardous materials.
- Describe tanks that could hold hazardous materials.
- Describe apparatus that can transport hazardous materials.
- Describe how to identify the product, owner, and emergency telephone number on a pipeline marker.
- Describe how to identify a placard and label.
- Describe how to use the North American Emergency Response Guidebook.
- Describe the NFPA 704 hazard identification system.
- Describe the material safety data sheets (MSDS) and shipping papers.
- Describe CHEMTREC.