FS 163 - HAZMAT EMERGENCY RESPONSE FIRST RESPONDER OPERATIONAL

    Recent Professors
    D. Clay
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    1.5
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Provides students with a fundamental knowledge of the factors affecting operating procedures at a hazardous materials (hazmat) incident. Improves the capabilities of the First Responder to respond to a hazmat event in a safe and competent manner, within the typical resource and capability limits at the "operational" level. Emphasizes the requirements of the California State Board of Fire Services Certified Firefighter I training (Hazmat Operations), International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) standards, and Professional Qualifications (ProBoard) requirements. Meets the First Responder Operational Hazmat Emergency Response certified course requirements of California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 19, Division 2, Chapter 1, Subchapter 2, Sections 2510-2560. This course is intended for current or future public safety personnel. [D; CSU]
    Usually Held
    Tue Wed Thu Fri 3:10pm–5:15pm, Tue Wed Thu Fri 8:30am–3:00pm