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Fire Science (FIR) at John Tyler Community College

FIR 111 - Hazardous Materials Response: Studies hazardous materials storage, standards, and applicable laws designed to protect the public and emergency personnel. Discusses specific methods nd techniques used by the emergency worker in the abatement of hazardous materials incidents.

Lecture 3 hours per week.

3 credits
FIR 112 - Fundamentals of Hazardous Materials: Introduces the chemistry of hazardous materials including solids, liquids, gases, and methods used in their identification. Examines the use, handling, trasportation and environmental problems associated with hazardous materials.

Lecture 3 hours per week.

3 credits

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