FT131 — Hazardous Materials Chemistry
Prerequisites: EMS 108 or current State of Nevada EMT certification FT 101, and FT 109 OR EMS 108 or current State of Nevada EMT certification and six months of firefighting experience and Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) certification within 12 months of the course start date. Corequisite: FT 106 This course teaches the skills and competencies firefighters need to to be first on the scene of an emergency involving hazardous materials and respond defensively to protect citizens, the environment and property; control the chemical release; and keep it from spreading. Course content aligns with FESHE and NFPA 472 competencies for First Responder Awareness (FRA) and Operational (FRO) levels. This course qualifies the student to take the state Fire Marshal Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations State Exam.