Hazardous Materials for First Responders - Softcover

International Fire Service Training Association

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0134873890 ISBN 13: 9780134873893

Publisher: Fire Protection Publications, 2017

Synopsis

Prepare to respond to hazardous materials and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) incidents. This new edition provides first responders with information to take appropriate initial actions at WMD incidents and hazardous materials spills or releases. The focus is detailed information about hazardous materials initial operations. NFPA 1072, Standard for Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications, 2017 Edition Awareness Level Operations Level Mission-Specific Competencies from NFPA 1072: Personal Protective Equipment Decontamination Detection, Monitoring, and Sampling Victim Rescue and Recovery Product Control Evidence Preservation and Public Safety Sampling Illicit Laboratories Key Features of the Text Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter Case Study to focus student learning Key Terms and Definition are highlighted Warning and Caution Boxes Emphasize Safety Review questions at the end of each chapter 40 skill sheets are provided at the end of chapters to provide step-by-step instructions to perform crucial skills. Correlation to JPRs from NFPSA 1072 and NFPA 472 in Appendix A.

Edition details

• Publisher: Fire Protection Publications
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0134873890
• ISBN 13: 9780134873893
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 791