FER 4510 - Managerial Issues in Hazardous Materials

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): Meets General Studies requirement for written communication

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): FER 3140

Description: In this course, students analyze current issues in management of a department-wide hazardous materials program and explain issues that are pertinent to officers and managers in public safety departments, including regulations and requirements for hazardous materials preparedness, response, storage, transportation, handling and use, and the emergency response to terrorism threat/incident. Other class topics include state, local, and federal emergency response planning, personnel and training, and operational considerations, such as determining strategic goals and tactical objectives.