MCCCD Program Description

Fundamentals of Flammable Hazardous Materials

Course: FSC216

First Term: 2011 Summer I

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Fundamentals of chemistry used in fire service, chemistry of flammable hazardous materials, containers used to store and transport flammable hazardous materials, and equipment and materials used in controlling emergencies involving flammables. Also includes tactics for hazardous materials emergencies, and laws at federal, state, and local levels pertaining to the use, storage, and transportation of hazardous materials and hazardous wastes.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Discuss the chemistry of fire by describing the relationship between matter and combustion. (I) 2. Discuss basic chemistry to include the structure of matter, chemical nomenclature, and chemical reactions. (I, II, III, IV, V) 3. Explain the hazards of flammable gases, liquids, and solids and the measures to be used for stabilizing and controlling an emergency involving flammable hazardous materials. (V) 4. Explain the hazards involved when pressurized and liquefied gas containers are subjected to fire conditions, including the design and control features for the various types of fixed and portable tanks or vessels. (VI, VII, VIII, IX) 5. Explain using chemical and vessel nomenclature and the appropriate action required to safely and successfully mitigate a hazardous materials incident. (VI, VII, VIII, X)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Structure of matter A. The atom B. Electron theory C. The periodic chart D. Molecular bonding E. The types of matter II. Chemical nomenclature A. Expressing chemical formulas B. Expressing chemical reactions C. Naming inorganic compounds III. Hydrocarbons A. Saturated B. Unsaturated C. Aromatics IV. Hydrocarbon derivatives A. Alcohols B. Ethers C. Halogenated hydrocarbons D. Amines E. Phenols F. Esters G. Ketones H. Aldehydes V. Chemical reactions A. Oxidation-reduction reactions B. Combustion reactions C. Composition reactions D. Decomposition reactions E. Single replacement reactions F. Double replacement reactions VI. Applied tactical considerations A. Research B. Communications C. Support D. Entry E. Decontamination F. Medical G. Environmental VII. Communications equipment A. Telephone systems B. Data base systems C. Multi-frequency radios D. Communications equipment and chemical suits VIII. Monitoring equipment A. Explosive meters B. Vapor testing tubes C. Miscellaneous chemical detectors IX. Containers A. Portable containers B. Transportation vessels C. Fixed tanks X. Control and stabilization A. Diking B. Patch kits C. Foams D. Absorbents

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 3/22/2011

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