Transfers ToCSUDescriptionIn this course, students will engage in a comprehensive study of the emergency response to hazardous materials (hazmat) incidents based upon NFPA 470, Title 29 Federal Code of Regulations CFR 1910.120, and CCR Title 8 § 5192. Topics that will be covered are basic hazardous materials legal requirements; hazard recognition and safety; terrorism recognition and response; use of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG); hazardous materials properties and effects; hazardous material classification; chemical monitoring equipment; reference materials and databases; isolation and notification requirements; incident planning, organization, command and scene management; response training levels, tactics and strategies; Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); countermeasures; protective actions; decontamination, documentation, and disposal requirements. Students who are successful in the requirements of the course and state testing will receive certificates in Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations (FRO), FRO Decontamination, FRO Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), and Hazardous Materials Incident Command (IC) from the California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI). CSTI provides Pro Board certification for FRO and Hazardous Materials IC.Usually HeldWed 9:00am–11:50am, Wed 