Hazmat Operations Series DVDs

This series is also valuable for annual refresher training. 

Topics covered include:

• Responding to the emergency
• Analyzing the incident
• Planning the response
• Implementing the response
• Notifying other involved parties
• Requesting additional assistance when needed
• Implementing initial defensive actions
• Evaluating progress

The package is comprised of five DVDs plus a Leader's Guide and teaches the core competencies required for certification at the Operations Level. It helps set up a program to apply the lessons learned to your jurisdiction or facility. 

The five modules of Hazmat Operations are:

     1.  Reconnaissance
     2.  Hazmat Containers
     3.  Forecasting Events
     4.  Organizing the Response
     5.  Tactics

The series is intended to teach competencies in the following areas:

• Gathering information about the incident and interpreting that information
• Understanding of hazardous materials containers
• Basic hazard and risk assessment techniques
• Analyzing a hazardous materials incident to understand the magnitude of the problem and the potential harm posed by the incident
• Planning an initial response based on the capabilities and competencies of available personnel and equipment
• Implementing the response plan by controlling the scene, initiating ICS, using protective equipment, and performing defensive actions
• Performing basic control, containment and/or confinement activities
• Evaluating the progress of actions taken
• Performing necessary decontamination.