Prevention, Emergency Response, and the Comox Fire Training Centre

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Comox Fire Rescue provides a variety of preventive and emergency services to a population of over 18,000 in an area of 16 square miles. This includes the Town of Comox, the Comox Fire Protection Improvement District, the Bates Huband Local Service Area (Regional District of Comox-Strathcona), and the Comox Indian Band. They also operate the Comox Fire Training Centre, which trains firefighters from all over Vancouver Island, and even parts of BC and the rest of Canada. The training centre is certified by the JIBC.

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Hazardous Materials Emergency Response: Awareness

Sunday, April 12, 2015
8:30 AM 4:30 PM 08:30 16:30

Comox Fire Rescue 1870 Noel Ave Comox, BC, V9M 2H4 Canada (map)

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Course Description

This course focuses on recognition of a hazardous emergency, personnel safety, hazard assessment, and the notification of the emergency response team using safe, practical, defensive actions all of which are critical components required when dealing with a hazardous situation. Techniques learned are practiced in field exercises. This course is accredited by IFSAC and ProBoard in compliance with NFPA 472.

Course Goals

Participants will gain the skills and knowledge to successfully recognize and size up a hazardous materials incident.

Registration

Please provide students' JIBC number when registering. These sessions will sell out quickly so book early!

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