Module 9: Control Techniques - International Association of Fire ...
Module 9: Control Techniques - International Association of Fire ...
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Student Text IAFF Training for Hazardous Materials: Technician©<br />
<strong>Module</strong> 9: <strong>Control</strong> <strong>Techniques</strong><br />
<strong>Module</strong> Description<br />
This module covers defensive and <strong>of</strong>fensive control methods used by hazardous materials response<br />
team members. Basic confinement techniques such as diking and damming are<br />
overviewed, while more advanced containment procedures such as plugging, patching, and<br />
overpacking are addressed in more detail. Special considerations (transfer operations, for example)<br />
are also discussed.<br />
Prerequisites<br />
• Students should have completed a hazardous materials operations level training program.<br />
• Students should have completed <strong>Module</strong> 7: Personal Protective Equipment and <strong>Module</strong><br />
8: Decontamination, and demonstrated the required competencies.<br />
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