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Hazmat Ops Instructor Guide.pdf - Livonia Professional Firefighters

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FIRST RESPONDER OPERATIONS<br />

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS<br />

INTRODUCTION<br />

Table of Contents<br />

Unit 1 UNDERSTANDING Hazardous Materials<br />

Unit 1 Objectives 1-3<br />

Unit Description 1-5<br />

Expected Course Outcomes 1-7<br />

Laws and Regulations 1-9<br />

Hazardous Materials Characteristics 1-21<br />

Hazardous Materials Locations 1-23<br />

Predicting Hazards: Team Activity 1-29<br />

Hazardous Materials Response Case Study 1-31<br />

Response Process (APIE) 1-47<br />

Chemical and Physical Properties<br />

States of Matter 1-37<br />

Gas Compression 1-39<br />

Vapor Pressure 1-41<br />

Boiling Point 1-43<br />

Vapor Density 1-45<br />

Specific Gravity and Solubility 1-47<br />

Flammability 1-49<br />

Corrosivity 1-53<br />

Chemical Reactivity 1-55<br />

Radiation 1-59<br />

Health and Safety Threats<br />

Toxic Exposure Routes 1-65<br />

Toxic Chemical Effects 1-69<br />

Exposure Limits 1-73<br />

Contamination 1-75<br />

Common Terrorist Weapons 1-77<br />

Indicators of Chemical and Biological Incidents 1-87<br />

WMD Protective Measures and Response Strategies 1-91<br />

WMD Terminology Quiz 1-93<br />

Unit 1 Case Study 1-95<br />

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