This module is part of FireLearn, an online Fire Fighter I & II course designed to enhance students’ learning experience by allowing them to experiment with key concepts and skills in the safety of a virtual environment.

This online training module brings content to life with interactive audio, video, Flash™ animation, photographs, illustrations, and case-based scenarios. It is designed to serve as either a distance learning solution to reduce classroom lecture hours or as a review tool to help students master more challenging subject matter presented to them in the classroom.

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Define a hazardous material.
• Describe the different levels of hazardous materials training: Awareness, Operations, and Technician.
• Understand the laws that govern hazardous material response activities.
• Explain the difference between hazardous materials incidents and other emergencies.
• Explain the need for a planned response to a hazardous materials incident.