Course Description: This course will introduce public service emergency response personnel who may witness or discover a hazardous materials incident to the first responder concept and emphasize the importance of safety at hazardous materials incidents.
Student Prerequisites: · Eighteen years of age or older · Member of an organized Michigan Fire Department or a
pre-service student registered through a recognized College or
University based Regional Training Center.
Explorer and Cadet Exceptions:
Individuals sponsored by a fire department cadet program or fire department Boy Scouts of America Explorer Program. (must have a copy of governmental resolution on file with the MFFTC).
(a) Department cadets and explorer scouts must be 16 to 17 years
of age (no exceptions).
(b) 18 years of age or over do not qualify for cadet or explorer
status.
Quiz:
None
Written Test: 20 questions (70% passing score)
Practical Test: None
This course is approved by Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) for the EMS, C.E. Credits listed below. To obtain credits, the student should write in the credits on the MDCH, C.E. record form. An instructor signature is not required. The student should retain the certificate of course completion for three years; in the event their C.E. Credits are selected for audit by MDCH. (To obtain license renewal information or forms contact MDCH at 517-241-0179 or renew online at www.michigan.gov/elicense)
MDCH EMS C.E.C.:
MFR
EMT
EMT-S
PARAMEDIC
Disaster Planning
2
2
2
2
Hazardous Materials
2
2
2
2
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Total C.E. Credits
4
4
4
4
To schedule this course, the following forms must be completed and submitted to the appropriate Region Supervisor. Attention must be given to the instructions included with each form for proper submission.