Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations (FSC105) 3 Credits

Basic methods of recognition and identification based upon the chemical and physical properties of hazardous materials; basic safety procedures when utilizing specific types of protective clothing and equipment; basic tactical information relating to scene management. Satisfies minimum standards for certification testing set forth by the current ProBoard and/or Arizona State Training and Certifying Authority.
Prerequisites: None.

Class#	Semester	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
24751	Fall 2020	Paradise Valley Q 120A - Classroom	In Person	09/04/2020 - 12/18/2020	F	9:00AM - 11:30AM	C. Johnson	Class Started Contact Enrollment Services for Registration Assistance
Notes Class Notes: Class 24751 meets at Q 120A - Classroom Fridays from Sep 04 to Dec 18, 2020 from 9:00AM - 11:30AM Class 24751 also meets at Q 120B - Classroom Fridays from Sep 04 to Dec 18, 2020 from 9:00AM - 11:30AM Skills days may be scheduled at a different day, time & location (Phoenix Fire Dept Training Academy). Instructor will advise. *Prior to CLASS START, students must also obtain an EIN # for IFSAC testing. For instructions, please refer to www.paradisevalley.edu/fire, click on "Fire Science", then clidk on "HAZMAT". Voluntary IFSAC accredited certification testing is available after successful completion of the course (confer with the instructor). *Additional certification testing fee is required by the Az Center for Fire Service Excellence. Flex Start Class Class 24751 costs include FSC Course Fee: $40 Additional Class Notes: All participants will need to acquire a FEMA student ID # and must complete the AWR 160, WMD/Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders, prior to the start of class. Please refer to the PVCC FSC website for instructions on completing these requirements; http://www.paradisevalley.edu/fire, click on "Fire Science", then "Hazmat". Book Information Get Books at Bookstore

Class#	Semester	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
24770	Fall 2020	Paradise Valley Phx Fire Dept. Training Acad	In Person	09/18/2020 - 09/27/2020	F,Sat,Su	6:00PM - 10:00PM	C. Johnson	Class Started Contact Enrollment Services for Registration Assistance
Notes Class Notes: Class 24770 meets at Phx Fire Dept. Training Acad Fridays from Sep 18 to Sep 25, 2020 from 6:00PM - 10:00PM Class 24770 also meets at Phx Fire Dept. Training Acad Saturdays/Sundays from Sep 19 to Sep 27, 2020 from 9:00AM - 5:00PM Course Fee: $40. Dates: 9/14-9/22. Meets 2 weeks on Fri, Sat & Sun at the Phoenix Fire Department Training Academy classroom 2, located at 2425 W. Lower Buckeye Rd, Phoenix. Class times; Friday 6:00-10:00PM, Sat & Sun 9:00AM-5:00PM. Includes 16 hrs of hands-on skills training including the use of B level encapsulated entry suits & Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). Partnered with Texas A & M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX). Course meets NFPA 472, 2013 ed. Successful candidates will receive Dept Homeland Security(DHS)/FEMA certification in Haz Mat-WMD/Terrorism 1st Responder Awareness & Operations through TEEX. * ProBoard accredited certification testing will be conducted during the course (info will be provided by the instructor). *Additional ProBoard testing fee may be required. Class Meets for Two (2) Weeks Flex Start Class Additional Class Notes: All participants will need to acquire a FEMA student ID # and must complete the AWR 160, WMD/Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders, prior to the start of class. Please refer to the PVCC FSC website for instructions on completing these requirements; http://www.paradisevalley.edu/fire, click on "Fire Science", then "Hazmat". Book Information

Class#	Semester	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
24790	Fall 2020	Paradise Valley Phx Fire Dept. Training Acad	In Person	11/13/2020 - 11/22/2020	F,Sat,Su	6:00PM - 10:00PM	C. Johnson	Class Started Contact Enrollment Services for Registration Assistance
Notes Class Notes: Class 24790 meets at Phx Fire Dept. Training Acad Fridays from Nov 13 to Nov 20, 2020 from 6:00PM - 10:00PM Class 24790 also meets at Phx Fire Dept. Training Acad Saturdays/Sundays from Nov 14 to Nov 22, 2020 from 9:00AM - 5:00PM Course Fee: $40. Dates: 11/8-11/17. Meets 2 weeks on Fri, Sat & Sun at the Phoenix Fire Department Training Academy classroom 2, located at 2425 W. Lower Buckeye Rd, Phoenix. Class times; Friday 6:00-10:00PM, Sat & Sun 9:00AM-5:00PM. Includes 16 hrs of hands-on skills training including the use of B level encapsulated entry suits & Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). Partnered with Texas A & M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX). Course meets NFPA 472, 2013 ed. Successful candidates will receive Dept Homeland Security(DHS)/FEMA certification in Haz Mat-WMD/Terrorism 1st Responder Awareness & Operations through TEEX. * ProBoard accredited certification testing will be conducted during the course (info will be provided by the instructor). *Additional ProBoard testing fee may be required. Class Meets for Two (2) Weeks Flex Start Class Additional Class Notes: All participants will need to acquire a FEMA student ID # and must complete the AWR 160, WMD/Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders, prior to the start of class. Please refer to the PVCC FSC website for instructions on completing these requirements; http://www.paradisevalley.edu/fire, click on "Fire Science", then "Hazmat". Book Information