Hazardous Materials for First Responders, 5th Edition

Prepare to respond to hazardous materials and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) incidents. This new edition provides first responders with information to take appropriate initial actions at WMD incidents and hazardous materials spills or releases. The focus is detailed information about hazardous materials initial operations.

NFPA 1072, Standard for Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response

Personnel Professional Qualifications, 2017 Edition

Awareness Level

Operations Level

Mission-Specific Competencies from NFPA 1072:

• Evidence Preservation and Public Safety Sampling
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Decontamination
• Detection, Monitoring, and Sampling
• Victim Rescue and Recovery
• Product Control
• Illicit Laboratories

Key Features of the Text

• Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter
• Case Study to focus student learning
• Key Terms and Definition are highlighted
• Warning and Caution Boxes Emphasize Safety
• Review questions at the end of each chapter

40 skill sheets are provided at the end of chapters to provide step-by-step instructions to perform crucial skills.

Year: 2017
Pages: 791