R18-18-202. Hazmat First Responder Awareness Level Course and Hazmat First Responder Operations Level Course Curriculum

A. An authorized instructor shall conduct a Hazmat First Responder Awareness Level course or a Hazmat First Responder Operations Level course in accordance with the standardized curriculum maintained by the Division. The Division shall promptly notify all authorized instructors of any change in the curriculum. B. Topics covered in the Hazmat First Responder Awareness Level course are: 1. What hazardous materials are and the risks associated with a hazardous materials incident; 2. Potential outcomes associated with an emergency created when hazardous materials are present; 3. How to recognize the presence of hazardous materials in an emergency; 4. How to identify different hazardous materials; and 5. Role of a first responder awareness individual in an employer’s emergency response plan, including site security and control, and use of current resource materials. 6. The ability to realize the need for additional resources and to make appropriate notifications to the communication center. C. Topics covered in the Hazmat First Responder Operations Level course are: 1. Basic hazard and risk assessment techniques; 2. How to select and use proper protective equipment; 3. Basic hazardous materials terms; 4. How to perform basic control, containment, or confinement operations with the resources and personal protective equipment available; 5. How to implement basic decontaminating procedures; and 6. Standard operating and terminating procedures.