Course Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: NNFA-0068 Version: 5 Organization's ID: R/N0243, R0814 Organization: U.S. Fire Administration - National Fire Academy (NFA) Location: Classroom-based Length: 6 days (34 hours) Minimum Passing Score: 70 ACE Credit Recommendation Period: 9/1/2017 - 8/31/2020 9/1/2014 - 8/31/2017 9/1/2011 - 8/31/2014 8/1/2002 - 8/31/2011 8/1/1993 - 7/31/2002 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Fire Science, Public Safety Management, Emergency Management, or Public Administration Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to address systemic issues in managing a hazardous materials (hazmat) or weapons of mass destruction (WMD) incident safely to conclusion. This course complements the two hazardous materials initial response courses that emphasize basic informational and operational skills. It concentrates on integrating knowledge about hazmat or WMD scenarios with information about local hazmat incident plans and response systems. Learning Outcomes: Develop and document a safe and effective Incident Action Plan (IAP) for a simulated Implement effective and compliant management procedures for a hazmat or weapons of mass destruction (WMD) incident Develop hazmat and WMD incident objectives, strategies and tactics appropriate for a simulated hazmat or WMD incident Develop and institute an appropriate Command structure for simulated hazmat and WMD incidents General Topics: An introduction and overview Standard of care Incident Command System (ICS) Decision-making Operational considerations Hazmat special incident considerations Managing hazardous materials incidents Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Classroom Exercise Discussion Learner Presentations Lectures Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Examinations Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Equivalencies Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from U.S. Fire Administration - National Fire Academy (NFA) View All Courses College Credit Opportunities Page Content