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1176 PIPELINE EMERGENCIES
Firefighting Curriculum
This course is designed for emergency responders from public safety and other safety organizations and will
benefit fire and rescue personnel, members of hazardous materials response teams and industrial emergency
response teams. Parts of this course will also be of interest to emergency management personnel. This course
covers how to respond safely and effectively to pipeline incidents and emergencies. Topics covered include:
primary regulations and standards governing operations and design of pipeline systems, common products
found in pipelines, along with physical and chemical properties and tactical procedures for pipeline response
Several pipeline response scenarios will be conducted during this course.
Prerequisite: 1121 or 1152 or equivalent training preferred or 4501, but not required
Hours: 12
Students: Min: 15 Max: 30
Fee: $5
1177 RESPONDING TO UTILITY EMERGENCIES
This course provides a “Street Smart Approach” for emergency first responders who must respond to utility
emergencies. Topics in this course include: the need for utility company response, most common utility hazards,
response issues and the hazards associated with electric and gas generations, transmission and distribution.
Several case histories will be reviewed during class.
Firefighting Curriculum
Prerequisite: 1121 or 1152 or equivalent training preferred or 4501, but not required
Hours: 8
Students: Min: 12 Max: 30
Fee: $5
8118 POSITIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION (PPV)
This course consists of a review of basic ventilation practices, implementation and fire attack considerations. It
includes both classroom and field work, consisting of practical skills evolutions and a demonstration using positive
pressure ventilation.
Prerequisite: None
Hours: 6
Students: Min: 15 Max: 30
Fee: $5
Note: The host fire department must furnish at least two PPV fans.
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