HZM001 | INTRODUCTION TO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT SERIES (TAPE 1): After completing this tape, firefighters should be able to: Demonstrate a practical knowledge of resource materials & how they are used; Identify markings that signal the presence of hazardous materials; Describe different types of haz-mat emergencies & state where such emergencies could occur in their geographic area; List ways that hazardous chemicals can affect responders & explain how responders can protect themselves from exposure; & Define the most common terms relating to chemical exposure. |
HZM002 | MANAGING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 2): After completing this tape,firefighters should be able to: Identify & apply the 6 steps of incident management called HAZ MAT; List key points for each of the 6 incident management steps; Demonstrate how to give a good arrival report; Define the different methods & procedures of decontamination; and Describe &/or demonstrate how to set up a personnel decontamination station (PDS). |
HZM003 | UNDERSTANDING EXPLOSIVES | SURVIVING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 3): After completing this tape, firefighters will be able to: Describe the common types of explosives; Identify the 4 DOT classifications of explosives; Understand the components that make up explosives & their dangers; List the different forms of explosions-chemical, mechanical & neclear; and Identify the containers in which explosives may be shipped &/or stored. |
HZM004 | RESPONDING TO EXPLOSIVE EMERGENCIES | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 4): After completing this tape, firefighters will be able to: Recite the cardinal rule of explosive emergencies; Identify the shapes, markings & components of explosives; Describe action needed at an explosive emergency involving no fire; Describe action needed at an explosive emergency involving fire; and List areas in the community that present an explosive hazard. |
HZM005 | UNDERSTANDING COMPRESSED & LIQUIFIED GASES | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 5) After completing this tape, firefighters will be able to: Explain the physical & chemical proteries of compressed & liquified gases; Describe the placards & warning labels used for compressed & liquified gas containers; Identify the shipping & storage containers, & uses of compressed & liquified gases; Identify the types & design features of presurized rail cars; List & explain the operation of gas cylinder safety devices; and Define BLEVE & list warning signals of a possible tank rupture. |
HZM006 | UNDERSTANDING CRYOGENICS | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 6) After completing this tape, the firefighters will be able to: Describe the characteristics of cryogenics; Identify & explain in detail the hazards of cryogenics; List & identify the 3 basic types of cryogenics cylinders; & Explain the safety devices used on cryogenic cylinders & cryogenic transport trailers. |
HZM007 | RESPONDING TO GAS EMERGENCIES | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 7) After completing this tape, firefighters will be able to: Identify the hazards of compressed, liquified, & cryogenic gases; Apply the HAZMAT acronym to simulated incidents involving compressed, liquified & cryogenic gases; Explain the action plan for a gas leak where no fire is present and where fire is present; & Describe rescue & medical considerations for each type of gas emergency. |
HZM008 | UNDERSTANDING FLAMMABLE & COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 8) After completing this tape, firefighters will be able to: Explain the physical & chemical properties of flammable & combustible liquids; Recognize the containers & storage vessels used to store these liquids; Describe the common methods for transporting flammable & combustible liquids; Identify the safety valves & devices on several over the road transport trailers; & Understand the health & safety hazards for responders. |
HZM009 | RESPONDING TO FLAMMABLE & COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS EMER | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INCIDENT (TAPE 9) After completing this tape, firefighters will be able to: Know how to estimate the amount of foam & foam solution needed to cover a spill or fire; Describe several practical methods to control product runoff, such as dikes, dams, diversions, etc.; Identify the general medical treatment for these types of exposures, List the action plan considerations for spills, leaks, &/or fires involving these liquids; & apply HAZ-MAT acronym to flammable & combustible liquid emergencies. |
HZM010 | UNDERSTANDING FLAMMABLE SOLIDS | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 10) After completing this tape, firefighters will be able to: List classifications for flammable solids; Be familiar with several common flammable solids; Describe the toxic effects of several flammable solids; Identify the placards for these solids; & Recognize common shipping & storage containers. |
HZM011 | RESPONDING TO FLAMMABLE SOLID EMERGENCIES | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 11) After completing this tape, firefighters will be able to: Identify the hazards of flammable solids; Describe 4 extinguishment options for falmmable solid fires & discuss the limitations &/or merits of each; List the action plan considerations for spills, leaks, &/or fires involving these solids; Identify the general medical treatment for flammable solid exposure; & apply HAZ-MAT acronym to simulated incidents involving flammable solids. |
HZM012 | UNDERSTANDING OXIDIZERS | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 12) After completing this tape, firefightersw illl be able to: List 4 categories of oxidizing materials & define &/or describe each ; Describe a basic technique for recognizing the oxidizing potential of an inorganic oxidizer; Discuss several common inorganic oxidizing materials, Explain the uses & hazards of pool chemicals; Recognize 4 ptoential hazards of all types of oxidizers; Define SADT or self-accelerating decomposition temperature; & Understand identification features of oxidizing materials including placards, labels, & container shapes & sizes. |
HZM013 | RESPONDING TO OXIDIZER EMERGENCIES | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 13) After completing this tape, firefighters will be able to: Discuss the effects of extinguishing agents on oxidizers; Explain the hazards present when oxidizing materials are involved in a fire; List the action plan considerations for spills, leaks, &/or fires involving oxidizers; Identify rescue & medical treatment considerations for oxidizer incidents; Describe the importance of thorough decontamination when equipment or clothing is impregnated with an oxidizer; & Apply HAZ-MAT acronym. |
HZM014 | UNDERSTANDING POISONS | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 14) After completing this tape, firefighters will be able to: Discuss the DOT & OSHA classifications of poison materials; Describe the health effects of poison exposure; Be familiar with several categories of agricultural poisons; Understand the toxic properties of solvents; Explain the hazards present at a Clandestine drug lab; List the response considerations when faced with clandestine drug lab incident; Recognize placards & labels used on poisonous substances; Explain how to use a pesticide label to identify the product & its hazards; & Identify general characteristics of poison containers. |
HZM015 | RESPONDING TO POISON EMERGENCIES | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 15) After completing this tape, firefighters will be able to: List 3 components of PPE; Describe the use & limitations of 3 types of respiratory protection; Explain the levels of protection offered by various types of chemical protective clothing; Describe the use & limitations of various types of chemical & thermal protective clothing; List action plan considerations for spills, leaks, &/or fires involving poisons; Recognize the possible hazards of using water on poison fire; Identify general medical treatment for poison exposures; & Apply HAZ-MAT acronym. |
HZM016 | UNDERSTANDING RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUSMATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 16) After completing this tape, fireifghters will be able to: Understand key radiation terms; Identify the terms used for measuring radioactivity; List the ways exposure to radioactivity can occur; Explain 3 ways to minimize exposure to radioactivity; Identify the placards & labels used for shipments of radioactive materials; Recognize containers used for radioactive materials; & Explain the use of radiation monitoring equipment. |
HZM017 | RESPONDING TO RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL EMERGENCIES | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 17) After completing this tape, firefighters will be able to: List the areas in the community or workplace that present a radiological hazard; List the action plan considerations for spills, leaks, &/or fires involving radioactive materials; Understand how radiation monitoring devices are used to zone a radioactive material incident properly; Identify rescue considerations for radiological incidents; & Apply the HAZ-Mat acronym. |
HZM018 | UNDERSTANDING CORROSIVES | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 18) After completing this tape, firefighters will be able to: Understand the physical & chemical properties of corrosive materials; Describe the hazards posed by acids & bases; Discuss how to stop the chemical action of a corrosive material on the skin; Identify placards & labels found on corrosive materials in transport; Recognize several non-bulk containers used for corrosives; & Explain some of the identification & safety features of rail & highway tank carrieers of corrosive liquids. |
HZM019 | RESPONDING TO CORROSIVE EMERGENCIES | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 19) After completing this tape, fireifhgters will be able to: List the action plan considerations for spills, leaks, &/or fires involving corrosives; Compare & contrast the concepts of "evacuation" & "protection in place"; Identify rescue & medical treatment considerations for corrosive incidents; & Apply HAZ-Mat acronym. |
HZM020 | MISCELLANEOUS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCIES | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 20) After completing this tape, firefighters will be able to: Describe Other Regulated Materials (ORMs); Explain the use of the "dangerous" placard; Discuss several other types of miscellaneous hazardous materials; Present the one cardinal rule when responding to any incident; & Summarize how the HAZ-MAT acronym applies to miscellaneous haz-mat emergencies. |
HZM021 | INTRODUCTION TO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT SERIES (TAPE 1): After completing this tape, firefighters should be able to: Demonstrate a practical knowledge of resource materials & how they are used; Identify markings that signal the presence of hazardous materials; Describe different types of haz-mat emergencies & state where such emergencies could occur in their geographic area; List ways that hazardous chemicals can affect responders & explain how responders can protect themselves from exposure; & Define the most common terms relating to chemical exposure. |
HZM022 | MANAGING TE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 2): After completing this tape,firefighters should be able to: Identify & apply the 6 steps of incident management called HAZ MAT; List key points for each of the 6 incident management steps; Demonstrate how to give a good arrival report; Define the different methods & procedures of decontamination; and Describe &/or demonstrate how to set up a personnel decontamination station (PDS). |
HZM023 | UNDERSTANDING EXPLOSIVES | SURVIVING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 3): After completing this tape, firefighters will be able to: Describe the common types of explosives; Identify the 4 DOT classifications of explosives; Understand the components that make up explosives & their dangers; List the different forms of explosions-chemical, mechanical & neclear; and Identify the containers in which explosives may be shipped &/or stored. |
HZM024 | RESPONDING TO EXPLOSIVE EMERGENCIES | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 4): After completing this tape, firefighters will be able to: Recite the cardinal rule of explosive emergencies; Identify the shapes, markings & components of explosives; Describe action needed at an explosive emergency involving no fire; Describe action needed at an explosive emergency involving fire; and List areas in the community that present an explosive hazard. |
HZM025 | UNDERSTANDING COMPRESSED AND LIQUIFIED GASES | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 5) After completing this tape, firefighters will be able to: Explain the physical & chemical proteries of compressed & liquified gases; Describe the placards & warning labels used for compressed & liquified gas containers; Identify the shipping & storage containers, & uses of compressed & liquified gases; Identify the types & design features of presurized rail cars; List & explain the operation of gas cylinder safety devices; and Define BLEVE & list warning signals of a possible tank rupture. |
HZM026 | UNDERSTANDING CRYOGENICS | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 6) After completing this tape, the firefighters will be able to: Describe the characteristics of cryogenics; Identify & explain in detail the hazards of cryogenics; List & identify the 3 basic types of cryogenics cylinders; & Explain the safety devices used on cryogenic cylinders & cryogenic transport trailers. |
HZM027 | RESPONDING TO GAS EMERGENCIES | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 7) After completing this tape, firefighters will be able to: Identify the hazards of compressed, liquified, & cryogenic gases; Apply the HAZMAT acronym to simulated incidents involving compressed, liquified & cryogenic gases; Explain the action plan for a gas leak where no fire is present and where fire is present; & Describe rescue & medical considerations for each type of gas emergency. |
HZM028 | UNDERSTANDING FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 8) After completing this tape, firefighters will be able to: Explain the physical & chemical properties of flammable & combustible liquids; Recognize the containers & storage vessels used to store these liquids; Describe the common methods for transporting flammable & combustible liquids; Identify the safety valves & devices on several over the road transport trailers; & Understand the health & safety hazards for responders. |
HZM029 | RESPONDING TO FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTLE LIQUID EMERGENCIES | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INCIDENT (TAPE 9) After completing this tape, firefighters will be able to: Know how to estimate the amount of foam & foam solution needed to cover a spill or fire; Describe several practical methods to control product runoff, such as dikes, dams, diversions, etc.; Identify the general medical treatment for these types of exposures, List the action plan considerations for spills, leaks, &/or fires involving these liquids; & apply HAZ-MAT acronym to flammable & combustible liquid emergencies. |
HZM030 | UNDERSTANDING FLAMMABLE SOLIDS | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 10) After completing this tape, firefighters will be able to: List classifications for flammable solids; Be familiar with several common flammable solids; Describe the toxic effects of several flammable solids; Identify the placards for these solids; & Recognize common shipping & storage containers. |
HZM031 | RESPONDING TO FLAMMABLE SOLID EMERGENCIES | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 11) After completing this tape, firefighters will be able to: Identify the hazards of flammable solids; Describe 4 extinguishment options for falmmable solid fires & discuss the limitations &/or merits of each; List the action plan considerations for spills, leaks, &/or fires involving these solids; Identify the general medical treatment for flammable solid exposure; & apply HAZ-MAT acronym to simulated incidents involving flammable solids. |
HZM032 | UNDERSTANDING OXIDIZERS | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 12) After completing this tape, firefightersw illl be able to: List 4 categories of oxidizing materials & define &/or describe each ; Describe a basic technique for recognizing the oxidizing potential of an inorganic oxidizer; Discuss several common inorganic oxidizing materials, Explain the uses & hazards of pool chemicals; Recognize 4 ptoential hazards of all types of oxidizers; Define SADT or self-accelerating decomposition temperature; & Understand identification features of oxidizing materials including placards, labels, & container shapes & sizes. |
HZM033 | RESPONDING TO OXIDIZER EMERGENCIES | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 13) After completing this tape, firefighters will be able to: Discuss the effects of extinguishing agents on oxidizers; Explain the hazards present when oxidizing materials are involved in a fire; List the action plan considerations for spills, leaks, &/or fires involving oxidizers; Identify rescue & medical treatment considerations for oxidizer incidents; Describe the importance of thorough decontamination when equipment or clothing is impregnated with an oxidizer; & Apply HAZ-MAT acronym. |
HZM034 | UNDERSTANDING POISONS | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 14) After completing this tape, firefighters will be able to: Discuss the DOT & OSHA classifications of poison materials; Describe the health effects of poison exposure; Be familiar with several categories of agricultural poisons; Understand the toxic properties of solvents; Explain the hazards present at a Clandestine drug lab; List the response considerations when faced with clandestine drug lab incident; Recognize placards & labels used on poisonous substances; Explain how to use a pesticide label to identify the product & its hazards; & Identify general characteristics of poison containers. |
HZM035 | RESPONDING TO POISON EMERGENCIES | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 15) After completing this tape, firefighters will be able to: List 3 components of PPE; Describe the use & limitations of 3 types of respiratory protection; Explain the levels of protection offered by various types of chemical protective clothing; Describe the use & limitations of various types of chemical & thermal protective clothing; List action plan considerations for spills, leaks, &/or fires involving poisons; Recognize the possible hazards of using water on poison fire; Identify general medical treatment for poison exposures; & Apply HAZ-MAT acronym. |
HZM036 | UNDERSTANDING RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUSMATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 16) After completing this tape, fireifghters will be able to: Understand key radiation terms; Identify the terms used for measuring radioactivity; List the ways exposure to radioactivity can occur; Explain 3 ways to minimize exposure to radioactivity; Identify the placards & labels used for shipments of radioactive materials; Recognize containers used for radioactive materials; & Explain the use of radiation monitoring equipment. |
HZM037 | RESPONDING TO RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL EMERGENCIES | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 17) After completing this tape, firefighters will be able to: List the areas in the community or workplace that present a radiological hazard; List the action plan considerations for spills, leaks, &/or fires involving radioactive materials; Understand how radiation monitoring devices are used to zone a radioactive material incident properly; Identify rescue considerations for radiological incidents; & Apply the HAZ-Mat acronym. |
HZM038 | UNDERSTANDING CORROSIVES | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 18) After completing this tape, firefighters will be able to: Understand the physical & chemical properties of corrosive materials; Describe the hazards posed by acids & bases; Discuss how to stop the chemical action of a corrosive material on the skin; Identify placards & labels found on corrosive materials in transport; Recognize several non-bulk containers used for corrosives; & Explain some of the identification & safety features of rail & highway tank carrieers of corrosive liquids. |
HZM039 | RESPONDING TO CORROSIVE EMERGENCIES | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 19) After completing this tape, fireifhgters will be able to: List the action plan considerations for spills, leaks, &/or fires involving corrosives; Compare & contrast the concepts of "evacuation" & "protection in place"; Identify rescue & medical treatment considerations for corrosive incidents; & Apply HAZ-Mat acronym. |
HZM040 | MISCELLANEOUS HAZARDOUS MATERIAL EMERGENCIES | SURVIVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT (TAPE 20) After completing this tape, firefighters will be able to: Describe Other Regulated Materials (ORMs); Explain the use of the "dangerous" placard; Discuss several other types of miscellaneous hazardous materials; Present the one cardinal rule when responding to any incident; & Summarize how the HAZ-MAT acronym applies to miscellaneous haz-mat emergencies. |
HZM041 | CLANDESTINE DRUG LABS | MULTI-AGENCYAWARENESS. PART 1: Defines clandestine drug labs, detecting visual clues that a lab may be present, dangers inherent in active, inactive, stored,in-transit, and trashed drug labs, chemicals and hazards. PART 2: the fire department's role during a typical law enforcement raid, pre-pla, staging, and entry. How to survive an encounter with an unexoected drug lab, avoiding booby-traps, and other aggressive tacics |
HZM042 | HYDROGEN: THE MATTER OF SASFETY | This is a 20-minute introduction to the issues of hydrogen safety. All fuels, by their very nature, pose safety risks if not handled properly. This introduction shows how hydrogen compares to such commonly used fuels as natural gas, propane and gasoline. Currently, the U.S. aerospace, food, petrochemical and semiconductor industries consume more than eight million tons per year of hydrogen, and they have amassed decades of experience safely using hydrogen. |
HZM043 | THE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM | "IMPLEMENTING THE ICS AT HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENTS" is the second program in a two-part series. This program describes the elements of the ICS that specifically relate to hazardous materials incidents. Old #444 |
HZM044 | INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM | "OVERVIEW OF THE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM" is the first program in a two-part series on the ICS for Hazardous Materials. This program presents general information about the ICS, & describes the components & functions of the Incident Command System. Old #445 |
HZM045 | FUEL OF THE FUTURE | GENERAL INFORMATION This video includes: refrigerated liquid methane (RLM), how the methane (RLM) works in a locamotive and the safety devices. Old #53 |
HZM046 | FUEL OF THE FUTURE | EMERGENCY RESPONSE This video includes: Emergency procedures for refrigerated liquid methane, emergency responders will need to : protect themselves and others, identify the hazard, isolate and secure the scene, determine immediate needs, first aid procedures, and leaks. Old #58 |
HZM047 | FIRST RESPONDER AWARENESS | This action filled program teach the duties of those first on the scene at a hazardous materials incident, including: Using caution around hazmats; How to size up the situation; Importance of calling for help; & Securing the area to protect others. Old #15 |
HZM048 | HAZARDS OF LIQUEFIED & COMPRESSED GASES | This video includes: cryogenic gases, protective equipment, characteristics, first aid procedures, containers, safety devices and procedures. Old #84 |
HZM049 | HAZARDS OF LIQUEFIED & COMPRESSED GASES | This video includes: cryogenic gases, protective equipment, characteristics, first aid procedures, containers, safety devices and procedures. Old #87 |
HZM050 | CENTER FOR DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS | Program Highlights: Advanced hands-on training that enables response to real world events. CDP offers the only program in the nation featuring civilian training exercises in a true toxic environment using chemical & boilogical agents. Healthcare/Hospital training focuses on mass-casualty incidents. Training provided at no cost for state, local, & tribal responders including travel, lodging, & meals. |
HZM051 | INCIDENTS INVOLVING FUEL TANK TRUCKS | This program presents information about tank trucks and offers procedures to follow in the event of an emergency involving the fuel tank truck. The program is divided into 4 training objectives: To describe the structure & safety features of fuel tank trucks; To present the 4 types of incidents that can occur; To demonstrate basic procedures for controlling leaks in low pressure tank trucks; & To show safety rules for responding to incidents involving fuel tank trucks. Old #231 |
HZM052 | CO: RESPONSE TO CARBON MONOXIDE INCIDENTS | This DVD teaches fire departments, fire brigades, poison centers, police, EMTs and other emergency organizations how to establish Standard Operating Procedures for responding to carbon monoxide alarms. This video covers: Hazard properties of Co; Exposure limits; Common sources of CO; Monitoring for CO; Treating Victims; Locating the source of the CO leak; Ventilating the building |
HZM053 | SULFURIC ACID & HYDROCHLORIC ACID | This information-packed film introduces some fundamental lessons about emergency procedures: Identifying corrosive acids; Hazards of H2SO4 & HCI; Occupancies where acids are found; Reactivity problems; Why water may be dangerous; Proper protective clothing; Stemming the flow of product; Neutralization operations; Emergency medical treatment; Decontamination; & Environmental concerns. Old #407 |
HZM054 | ANHYDROUS AMMONIA | This exciting new film teaches valuable lessons about reesponse to hazardous materials incidents involving this widely used chemical--- How to recognize the presence of ammonia; The effect anhydrous ammonia has on human tissue; Why indoor releases pose the greatest danger; Why explosions occur with a "non-flammable gas"; How water fog is used to control vapor; New HazMat foams & how they can help; When & when not to use cooling water on tanks; First aid for victims of exposure to anhydrous ammonia; Proper protective clothing to use at incidents; & Elements of good anhydrous safety program. Old #406 |
HZM055 | ANHYDROUS AMMONIA | This exciting new film teaches valuable lessons about reesponse to hazardous materials incidents involving this widely used chemical--- How to recognize the presence of ammonia; The effect anhydrous ammonia has on human tissue; Why indoor releases pose the greatest danger; Why explosions occur with a "non-flammable gas"; How water fog is used to control vapor; New HazMat foams & how they can help; When & when not to use cooling water on tanks; First aid for victims of exposure to anhydrous ammonia; Proper protective clothing to use at incidents; & Elements of good anhydrous safety program. Old #75 |
HZM056 | CHLORINE | This information-packed film introduces some fundamental lessons about emergency procedures: What happens when containers are exposed to fire; Identifying the presence of chlorine; Protective clothing for mitigation activities; How to use cooling & vapor control water; Methods for vapor leak detection; Chlorine Institute A, B & C Kits; Health hazards of exposure; Chlorine container design; Response role of CHLOREP teams; & How vapors behave. Old #69 |
HZM057 | CHLORINE | This information-packed film introduces some fundamental lessons about emergency procedures: What happens when containers are exposed to fire; Identifying the presence of chlorine; Protective clothing for mitigation activities; How to use cooling & vapor control water; Methods for vapor leak detection; Chlorine Institute A, B & C Kits; Health hazards of exposure; Chlorine container design; Response role of CHLOREP teams; & How vapors behave. Old #473 |
HZM058 | PESTICIDES | This information-packed film introduces some fundamental lessons about emergency procedures: Flammability, health, & reactivity hazards; Procedures for spill & leak emergencies; Symptoms of exposure to toxic pesticides; Where pesticides may be encountered; Safe handling & storage procedure; Understanding & using EPA labels; When it's best to let a fire burn; First aid for pesticide exposure; Protective clothing requirements; When evacuation is called for; & Decontamination. Old #68 |
HZM059 | PESTICIDES | This information-packed film introduces some fundamental lessons about emergency procedures: Flammability, health, & reactivity hazards; Procedures for spill & leak emergencies; Symptoms of exposure to toxic pesticides; Where pesticides may be encountered; Safe handling & storage procedure; Understanding & using EPA labels; When it's best to let a fire burn; First aid for pesticide exposure; Protective clothing requirements; When evacuation is called for; & Decontamination. |
HZM060 | HYDROGEN SULFIDE | This exciting new film provides up-to-date information about: Why smell cannot be relied on to detect hydrogen sulfide; Action for first responders at suspected H2S incidents; Why fire fighter turnout provide the best protection; Why letting the fire burn may be the best strategy; Symptoms of exposure to hydrogen sulfide; Monitoring equipment & methodology; Decontamination procedure; & Ventilation operations. Old #330 |
HZM061 | PROPANE, BUTANE & PROPYLENE | This information-packed film introduces some fundamental lessons about emergency procedures: Why allowing a fire to burn may be the best tactic; Water flow rates for cooling tanks exposed to fire; Monitoring instruments for LPG emergencies; Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosions; Fire safety analysis for LPG facilities; Requirements for safe storage areas; Controlling vapors with water fog; ASME & DOT container types; & How vapors behave. Old #114 |
HZM062 | CONTAINER EMERGENCIES "PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS" | The 4 basic types of tanks- cone roof tanks, open floating roof tanks, covered floating roof tanks, & horizontal tanks- are studied. This program teaches: Fire protection features; Spill & overflow protection; Pre-incident planning; & Emergency response to incidents involving petroleum storage tanks: Fighting fires; Offensive, defensive & non-intervention strategies; Use of foam, Water supply; Controlling run-off; & Boilovers. Old #558 |
HZM063 | CONTAINING LEAKS IN PRESSURIZED CYLINDERS | This porgram presents basic techniques for detecting & controlling leaks in compressed gas cylinders. The program is divided into 4 training abjectives: To present basic safety information about compressed gases & pressurized cylinders; To show the standard features of pressurized cylinders; To present the 2 types of leaks that can occur in pressurized cylinders; & To demonstrate how to detect & control leaks in cylinders that contain 4 common compressed gases: oxygen, acetylene, ammonia & chlorine. Old #588 |
HZM064 | PLUGGING & PATCHING DRUMS | This program presents basic techniques for controlling leaks in metal 55-gallon drums that contain hazardous materials. The program is divided into 4 training objectives: To show basic safety rules for working with hazardous materials; To demonstrate the major causes of leaks in drums; To present the features of low-pressure metal drums, & How to use these features to control leaks; To show basic tools that you will need to plug & patch drums; & To demonstrate step-by-step plugging & patching techniques. Old #589 |
HZM065 | BENZENE, TOLUENE AND XYLENE | This information-packed film introduces some fundamental lessons about emergency procedures: Occupancies where these solvents are found; Long-term carcinogenic effects of benzene; Using foam for fire and vapor control; Precautions for safe storage and use; Hazards of aromatic hydrocarbons; Controlling sources of ignition; Spill clean-up on land or water; Emergency medical treatment; Reactivity hazards; How vapors behave; and Decontamination. Old #322 |
HZM066 | SURVIVAL TRAINING: HAZMAT HANDLING IN-SUIT EMERGENCIES | This video talks about different problems that can happen and how to handle them: SCBA, Suit, Entrapment, Product contamination, Communication, Emergency Invovling Fire, and Emergency Invovling Your Partner. |
HZM067 | TRAINING FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE:SURVIVING A HAZMAT INCIDENT | CLASS GUIDE |
HZM068 | TRAINING FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES | INSTRUCTOR GUIDE |
HZM069 | TRAINING FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES | STUDENT GUIDE |
HZM070 | TRAINING FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE: PESTICIDES | INSTRUCTOR GUIDE |
HZM071 | TRAINING OFR HAZARDOUSMATERIALS RESPONSE: PESTICIDES | STUDENT TEXT |
HZM072 | TRAINING FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE: RADIATION | INSTRUCTOR GUIDE |
HZM073 | TRAINING FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE: RADIATION | STUDENT TEXT |
HZM074 | TRAINING OFR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE: INCIDENT MANAGEMENT | INSTRUCTOR GUIDE |
HZM075 | TRAINING FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE: INCIDENT MANAGEMENT | STUDENT TEXT |
HZM076 | TRAINING FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE: YOUR RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES | INSTRUCTOR GUIDE |
HZM077 | TRAINING FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE: YOUR RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES | STUDENT TEXT |
HZM078 | TRAINING FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE: CHEMICAL PROCESS INDUSTRY | INSTRUCTOR GUIDE |
HZM079 | TRAINING FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE: CHEMICAL PROCESS INDUSTRY | STUDENT TEXT |
HZM080 | TRAINING FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE: CONFINED SPACE OPERATIONS | INSTRUCTOR GUIDE |
HZM081 | TRAINING FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE: CONFINED SPACE OPERATIONS | STUDENT TEXT |
HZM082 | TRAINING FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE: CONFINED SPACE RESCUE | INSTRUCTOR GUIDE |
HZM083 | TRAINING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE: CONFINED SPACE RESCUE | STUDENT TEXT |
HZM084 | HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FIRST RESPONDER | HazMat first responder and lesson plans: HazMat Operations and HazMat Awareness. |
HZM085 | HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS MATERIALS | This course will introduce you to household hazardous materials and things you can do to protect yourself and your family from injury or death. |
HZM086 | IDAHO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AWARENESS COURSE FOR FIRST RESPONDERS | Includes: Instructor guide, Student manual and viewers |
HZM087 | HAZARDOUS MATERIALS GUIDE FOR FIRST RESPONDERS | |
HZM088 | HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS | The curriculm includes the resources needed to effectively teach both awareness and operational level first responder claases.The curriculum includes: Lesson plans for the instructor including learning objectives, a detailed lesson outline, assignment sheets, skill sheets, lesson quizzes, lesson tests, and final exams; Powerpoint visuals for each lesson. |
HZM089 | EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TERRORISM: HANDOFF COURSES: AWARENESS, ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE | On this CD, you will find the following: Instructor Guide; Student Manual; Powerpoint slides; and Administrator's Guide. |
HZM090 | UNIT 4 MURIATIC ACID: HAZMAT OPERATIONS REFRESHER TRAINING | REFRESHER TRAINING ON MURIATIC ACID |
HZM091 | TRAINING FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE: TECHICIAN | These cds are intended for personnel who may respond to and mitigate an incident involing hazardous materials. The cousre contains up to 240 hours and addresses the following 12 modules, most of which can be taught independently, based upon specific needs. Modules include: Regulations: Recognition and identification; Health and safety; Pre-incident planning; Practical chemistry; Detection devices; Personal protective equipment; Devontamination; Control techniques; Incident management; Terrorism; and Patient support |
HZM092 | CENTER FOR DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS | |
HZM093 | CENTER FOR DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS | |
HZM094 | CENTER FOR DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS | |
HZM095 | CENTER FOR DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS | |
HZM096 | CENTER FOR DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS | |
HZM097 | HAZMAT FILES | |
HZM098 | HAZMAT | |
HZM099 | RESPONDING TO ETHANOL INCIDENTS | ETHANOL FIXED FACILITIES ASSESSMENT AND GUIDE 2 PART TRAINING |
HZM100 | AN OVERVIEW FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS | This DVD contains additonal valuable resources, including: Chemtrec Emergency Guife for First Responders; Chemtrec Hazardous Materials Exercise /Drill Request Form; U.S. DOT Chart 13 Hazardous Materials Marking, Labeling & Placarding Guid; 2008 Emrency Response Guide; Chemtrec Video Review Quiz; & Transcaer Brochure |
HZM101 | AN OVERVIEW FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS | This DVD contains additonal valuable resources, including: Chemtrec Emergency Guife for First Responders; Chemtrec Hazardous Materials Exercise /Drill Request Form; U.S. DOT Chart 13 Hazardous Materials Marking, Labeling & Placarding Guid; 2008 Emrency Response Guide; Chemtrec Video Review Quiz; & Transcaer Brochure |
HZM102 | ETHANOL: RESPONSE CONSIDERATIONS: TRAINING MATERIALS & VIDEOS | Ethanol: Response Considerations is a seven module, six-hour first responder awareness training program complete with Power Points and a multiple video sources. Upon the successful completion of this course, participants will have knowledge related to ethanol and ethanol-blended fuels incluing their use, chemical and physical characteristics, transportation, and transfer, bulk storage, and foam fire fighting priciples. |
HZM103 | BIODIESEL RESPONSE CONSIDERATIONS TRAINING PACKAGE MATERIALS | This biodiesel: Response Considerations is a five module, four-hour first responder awareness training program complete with Power Points and a companion video. Module !: Chemical & Physical Characteristcis of Biodiesel fuels; Module 2: Production and manufacturing; Module 3:Planning and Response; Module 4: Firefighting foam principles and biodiesel fuel: Module 5: Personal protective equipment (PPE) and Decontamination. |
HZM104 | COMPLETE TRAINING GUIDE TO ETHANOL EMERGENCY RESPONSE | This CD includes: Responding to ethanol incidents video; Emergency response considerations video; Instructor's guide and student manuals to create interactive workshops; Training program consisting of seven modules and powerpoint's, each focusing on a specific and important aspect of ethanol response: Modules 0 Introduction, 1 - ethanol & ethanol blended fuels, 2 Chemical & physical characteristics of ethanol & hydrocarbon fuels, 3 Transportation & transfer of ethanol blended fuels, 4 Storage & dispensing locations, 5 Fire fighting foam principles & ethanol, 6 Ethanol blended fuel emergencies, 7 tank farm & bulk storage fire incidents; Guidelines for fire departments that have ethanol production facilities in their communities. |
HZM105 | HAZMAT RESPONSE: CONTAINERS & SCENE SAFETY | Presents detailed renderings of hazardous material containers. Shows container shapes, container markings and placards. Explains how to interpret facility and transportation container markings. |
HZM106 | HAZMAT RESPONSE: RESPONSE SOURCES AND TERMINOLOGY | Explains how to refeernece hazard and response information. Presents how to predict a material's behavior in it's container. Topics covered include: material behavior and health hazard terminology. |
HZM107 | HAZMAT RESPONSE: DEFENSIVE OPTIONS AND OBJECTIVES | Explains how to limit exposures, determine defesive objectives and assess risk to responders. Identifies defensive options and presents appropriate control techniques. |
HZM108 | HAZMAT RESPONSE: PROTECTION AND DECONTAMINATION | Explains how to start appropraite respiratory equipment and protective clothing. Shows emergency decontamination and mass decontamination techniques. Topics include contamination and watching for signs of terrorism. |
HZM109 | HAZMAT RESPONSE: SCENE CONTROL AND SAFETY MEASURES | Shows how to establish scene control. Explains how to determine control zones and take protective actions. Presents how to locate decontamination areas and perform emergency decontamination techniques. Topics coverd include the safety breifing and the incident management system structure. |
HZM110 | HAZMAT RESPONSE: DEFENSIVE ACTION | Expalins how to work in PPE. Shows how to apply foam and vapor suppressing agents. Identifies defensive actions. Presents search and rescue operations. Topics covered include: limiting the impact of radioactive materials and eveluating your team's progress. |
HZM111 | HAZMAT RESPONSE: TERRORISM AND WMD AWARENESS | Presentsindicators of a threat, potential targets and warfare agents. Shows, detection methods. Explains the integrated response structure and basic incident priorities. |
HZM112 | HAZMAT DECONTAMINATION: WHY DECONTAMINATE? | Discusses the importance of removing or reducing contaminats to a safe level. Discussess the acute and chronic health risks associated with hazardous materials and the basic rules of "Get it off, keep it off and contain it." Describes primary and secondary contamination and routes of exposure in the human body. Demonstrates six physical and six chemical decontamination methods and the need for a "no exceptions" decontamination policy. |
HZM113 | HAZMAT DECONTAMINATION: DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES | Demonstrates emergency decontamination procedures and the importance of avoiding cross-contamination. Outlines critical set-up factors to consider before implementing operations. Demonstrates decontamination site set-up and zones of operation. Demonstrates the nine-step technical decontamination process and discusses environmental concerns including runoff. |
HZM114 | HAZMAT DECONTAMINATION: HANDLING CONTAMINATED VICTIMS | Discusses the special attention that contamination victims require and how victims become contaminated through various routes of exposure. Outlines various symptoms of exposure, including SLUDGEM and the ABC guidelines, and the importance of using the Emergency Response Guidebook for assistance. Demonstrates decontamination for ambulatory and nonambulatory individual victims, including the decontamination of areas of injury. Discusses the packaging and transport of contamination victims for hospital treatment. |
HZM115 | HAZMAT DECONTAMINATION: MASS DECONTAMINATION | Explains the importance of multiple casualty planning efforts by first responders. Deemonstrates multiple set-up methods for mass decontamination operations, including with the use of apparatus. Discusses factors regarding the feasibility of remote decontamination of multiple victims and which kinds of facilities to consider. Demonstrates procedures for the mas decontamination of ambulatory and nonambulatory victims, including during cold weather operations. |
HZM116 | HAZMAT/WMD AWARENESS | Now completely updated to address the revised NFPA 472 Standard!
Trains personnel to awareness level competencies: Recognize the presence of hazardous materials; Protect themselves; Call for trained personnel; Secure the area; Other topics covered include:
How hazardous materials can harm people and the environment; Label and placarding systems; Using the Emergency Response Guidebook, MSDS and other hazard identification systems; The 4 categories of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and the associated risks; Addresses both fixed facility and transportation incidents
The included Leader’s Guide outlines a 4-hour (or longer) training seminar, including pre- and post-seminar tests, ideas for activities, a copy of the script, and reference materials.
This program is designed for police officers, fire fighters, security, highway workers, EMS, industrial personnel and others who could be the first on the scene of an emergency involving hazardous materials or terrorism. |
HZM117 | HAZMAT OPERATIONS - LEADER'S GUIDE | This Leader's Guide accompanies the video series Hazmat Operations, and is part of an 8 hour training program for first responders to meet Hazwoper and NFPA requirements for Operations Level training. The Leader's Guide contains: Dicussion questions; Quizzes; Scrips & reference materials; Suggestions for activities and drills to provide 8 hours of training to apply competencies to your jurisdiction. |
HZM118 | HAZMAT OPERATIONS - RECONNAISSANCE | Teaches: Sizing up the incident to determine whether hazmats are involved; Determining the type and quantity of materials involved; Evaluting the condition of containers; Assessing conditions at the site; Gathering information. |
HZM119 | HAZMAT OPERATIONS - HAZMAT CONTAINERS | This DVD illustrates: Identifying container shapes and contents; Bulk & non-bulk containers; Types of containers: tank cars, intermodal, cargo tank, pipelines, vessels, storage tanks, cylinders, drums & totes. The most comprehensive study of hazmat containers anywhere! |
HZM120 | HAZMAT OPERATIONS - FORECASTING EVENTS | This DVD explains: How physical properties of chemicals may lead to container failure; Influencing the sequence of events that lead to a safe and successful termination of the incident; Assessing types of container stress and breach; Dispersion patterns. |
HZM121 | HAZMAT OPERATIONS - ORGANIZING THE RESPONSE | This DVD teaches: Determining objectives; Establishing command; Selecting personal protective equipment; Establishing and enforcing scene control; Decontamination. |
HZM122 | HAZMAT OPERATIONS - TACTICS | This DVD portrays: Leak & spill control & fire suppression; Use of foam and vapor suppression agents; Evaluating risk in search and rescue missions; Controlling the spread of contamination; WMD issues. |
HZM123 | HAZCHEM- "INTRODUCTION TO HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS" -LEADER'S GUIDE | This Leader's Guide goes with the DVD, but the topics include: DOT hazard classes; Protective clothing; PEL,STEL, IDLH exposure guidelines; NFPA 704 marking system. |
HZM124 | HAZCHEM - INTRODUCTION TO HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS | This DVD is an information-packed film with vital information about basic safety procedures to follow when working with hazardous chemicals or responding to an incident that may involve hazardous chemicals. Physical properties of gases, liquids and solids. NFPA 704 markings. Flammability, reactivity, health, and special hazards of chemicals. Resources for chemical information. US DOT hazard classes. Control zones and other emergency response procedures. |
HZM125 | HAZCHEM - SULFURIC ACID & HYDROCHLORIC ACID | This DVD is an information-packed film that introduces some fundamental lessons about emergncy procedures: Identifying corrosive acids; Hazards of sulfuric acid & hydrochloric acid; Occupancies where acids are found; Rectivity problems; Why water may be dangerous; Proper protective clothing; Stemming the flow of product; Emergency medical treatment; Decontamination; Environmental concerns |
HZM126 | HAZCHEM-ANHYDROUS AMMONIA | This DVD introduces fundamental lessons about the handling of and response to hazardous materials incidents involving this widely used gas: Physical properties of anhydrous ammonnia; How to recognize the presence of ammonia; Effects of anhydrous ammonia on human tissue; Why explosions can still occur with a non-flammable gas; Using water fog to control vapors; When to use coolong water on tanks; First aid for victims of exposure to anhydrous ammonia; Proper protective clothing to use at incidents; Elements of a good anhydrous ammonia safety program; Includes resource CD-Rom with quiz, Powerpoint and other elments to help Instructor structure a training seminar. |
HZM127 | HAZCHEM - HAZARDOUS WASTE | This DVD introduces fundamental lessons about the handling of and response to unplanned leaks, spills and fires at hazardous waste sites. Topics covered include: Dangers at waste sites; How to identify unknown substances; Effects of exposure to hazardous chemicals; Sizing upp a hazardous waste site; Factors to consider when planning a response; Air monitoring & sampling; Maintaining a defensive approah; Proper protective clothing; Controlling runoff |
HZM128 | HAZCHEM - CHLORINE | This DVD introduces fundamental lessons about handling of and response to hazardous materials incidents involving Chlorine, a poisonous gas widely used in industry and wastewate treatment: Identifying the prescense of chlorine; Health hazards of exposure; Exposure limits; Chlorine container design and markings; Safe storage; How chlorine vapors behave; Protective clothing for mitigation activiteis; Methods of leak detection; Chlorine Institute emergency kits; Protecting containers in fire situations; Treatment for victims of chlorine exposure; Includes resource CD-Rom with quiz, powerpoint and other elements to help Instructor structure a training seminar. |
HZM129 | HAZCHEM - PESTICIDES | This DVD introduces fundamental lessons about the handling of and response to hazardous materials incidents involving pesticides, which are widely used in agriculture, nurseries, cattle ranches, golf courses and grain operations. Topics covered include: Pesticide hazards; Safety precautions for workers who handle pesticides; Safe storage of pesticides; Understanding and using EPA labels; Common symptoms of exposure to pesticides; Emergency response to leaks, spills & fires; Managing runoff from remediation efforts; Decontamination; Firstaid for pesticide exposure. Includes a resource CD-Rom with quiz, powerpoint and other elements to help an Instructor structure a training seminar. |
HZM130 | HAZCHEM - SODIUM HYDROXIDE & POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE | This DVD discusses the danger of caustics in liquid, solid and dust form, and how they can cause serious injury if used improperly. Includes lessons on preventing explosions, neutrralizing operations and environmental protection. |
HZM131 | HAZCHEM- BENZENE, TOLUENE & XYLENE | Teaches the proper use of aromatic hydrocarbons as well as occupancies where they are found, toxic atmospheres, effects of exposure, treatment of victims, and response to spill and fire incidents. |
HZM132 | HAZCHEM - HYDROGEN SULFICE | Hydrogen sulfide is one of the leading causes of sudden death in the workplace. This program teaches hydrogen sulfide hazard properties, protective clothing, symptoms of exposure, offensive vs defensive strategies, and more. |
HZM133 | HAZCHEM - PROPANE, BUTANE & PROPYLENE | These three common liquefied petroleum gases are highly flammable. This program tells how to determine fire protection needs for LPG facilities, container tyoes, strategies, and how to avoid BLEVEs. |
HZM134 | HAZCHEM - INORGANIC OXIDIZERS | Comprehensive training on ammonium nitrate, calcium hypochlorite, and nitric acid. This program also teaches about the symptoms of exposure; assisting victims, containers, placards, and fire fighting. |
HZM135 | HAZCHEM: SODIUM HYDROXIDE & POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE | This DVD introduces fundamental lessons about the handling of and respose to hazardous materials incidents involving caustics. Topics covered include: Preventing explosions; Neutralization operations; Hydrogen gas formation; Selecting extinguishing agents for fires; & Prevecting the environment. Includes a Resource CD-Rom with quiz, Powerpoint and other elements to help an Instrutor structure a training seminar. |
HZM136 | ETHANOL: RESPONSE CONSIDERATIONS | Ethanol: Response Considerations is a seven module, six-hour first responder awareness training program complete with Power Points and a multiple video sources. Upon the successful completion of this course, participants will have knowledge related to ethanol and ethanol-blended fuels incluing their use, chemical and physical characteristics, transportation, and transfer, bulk storage, and foam fire fighting priciples. |
HZM137 | EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK - ERG2008 MOBILE SOFTWARE | ERG2008 Mobile is the software version of the ERG2008 featuring powerful search capabilities and a convenient, easy-to-use interface designed to run on Microsoft Windows PCs and Windows Mobile devices. |
HZM138 | EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK 2008 | Before an Emergency become familiar with the ERG. The ErG is a guide to aid first responders to quickly identify the specific or generic hazards of the materials(s) involved in an incident, and to protect themselves and the general public during the initial response phase of an incident. Key Features: ERG Training Module; Instructors Edition; Interviews; Closed capitions (CC) |
HZM139 | HAZCHEM: ANHYDYROUS AMMONIA | Anhydrous Ammonia 4.0 introduces funamental lessons about the handling of & response to hazardous materials incidents involving this widely used gas: Physical properties of anhydrous ammonia; How to recognize the presence of ammonia; Effects of NH3 on human tissue; Why explosions can still occur with a non-flammable gas; Using water fog to control vapors; When to use cooling water on tanks; First Aid for victims of exposure to NH3; Proper protective clothing to use at incidents; Elements of a good NH3 safety program; Includes Resource CD-Rom with quiz, Powerepoint and other elements to help Instructor structure a training seminar. |
HZM140 | FOAM | This DVD examines all current foam concentrates: Floroprotein(FP), AFFF, AR-AFFF, FFFP, High expansion & Class A Foams; Proportioning to achieve the right mix of water concentrate; Rules of compatibility, Ethanol fires, How polar solvents impact foam; Protecting the integrity of the foam blanket; Eliminating the source of the leak; Fighting tank and spill fires; NFPA foam application specifications for Class B fires; & Equipment used in foam preparation and delivery |
HZM141 | AIR MONITORING: CONTAMINATION ASSESSMENT | "Contamination Assessment" provides fundamental lessons about atmospheric sampling procedures under emergency response conditions, including: Emergency response monitoring instruments; Dangers & risks to the air monitoring team; Decontamination for monitoring instruments; When to carry out atmospheric sampling; Personal air sampling devices; Hazards of contaminated atmospheres; Size-up for air monitoring; Air monitoring priorities, Interpreting readings |
HZM142 | AIR MONITORING: DIRECT READING INSTRUMENTS | "DIRECT Reading Instruments" provides fundamental lessons about atmosperic sampling equipment used in emergnecy response. It explains instruments capabilities, how they work, calibration checks, basic use, and interpretation of readings for the following instruments: Combustible gas indicators; Radiation Monitors; Survey instruments; Detector tubes; Oxygen meters; Toxic gas detectors; Combination meters |
HZM143 | CO: RESPONSE TO CARBON MONOXIDE INCIDENTS | This DVD teaches fire departments, fire brigades, poson centers, police, EMTs and other emergency organizations how to establish Standard Operating Procedures for responding to carbon monoxide alarms. This video covers: Hazard properties of CO; Exposure limits; Common sources of CO; Monitoring for Co; Treating victims; Locating the source of the CO leak; Ventilating the building |
HZM144 | PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS | This DVD is designed to provide information to emergency responders and industry personnel who work with or may respond to emergencies involving petroleum storage tanks. The four basic types - cone roof tanks, open floating roof tanks, covered floating roof tanks, and horizontal tanks - are studied. The program teaches: Fire protection features; Spill & overflow protection; Pre-incident planning; Emergncy response to incidents Involving petroleum storage tanks: Fighting fires, Offensive, defensive, & non-intervention stratgies, Use of foam, Water supply, Controlling run-off, Boilovers |
HZM145 | HAZMAT OPERATIONS - RECONNAISSANCE | This DVD includes: How to determine if hazmats are involved; Duties of those first on the scene; Determining the type & quantity of materials involved; Evaluating the condition of containers; Assessing the conditions at the site; Gathering information; Labesl and markings |
HZM146 | HAZMAT OPERATIONS - HAZMAT CONTAINERS | This DVD includes: Bulk packaging; Non-bulk packaging; Tank cars; Intermodal containers; Radioactive shipping containers; Railroad tanks; Cargo tanks; Pipelines; Vessels; Storage tanks; Cylinders; Drums and totes |
HZM147 | HAZMAT OPERATIONS - FORECASTING EVENTS | This DVD includes: Chemical & physical properties of materials; Flammability, health & reactivity hazards; Hazardous materials behavior; Container stress and failure; Despersion patterns; Estimating potential harm; WMD concerns |
HZM148 | HAZMAT OPERATIONS - ORGANIZING THE RESPONSE | This DVD includes: The incident command system; Establishing command; Determining objectives; Selecting personal protective equipment; Hazard control zones; Intervention options; Decontamination |
HZM149 | HAZMAT OPERATIONS- - TACTICS | This DVD includes: Leak & spoll control; Fire suppression; Foam and vapor suppression agents; Evaluating risk in search and rescue missions; Controlling the spread of contamination; WMD issues; Debriefing and critique |