This course is based on basic chemistry and provides the emergency responder with the necessary knowledge base to respond to releases or potential releases of hazardous materials. The function of the responder is to control the scene and effectively mitigate the hazardous incident. Students will understand how to effectively and safely control the situation. Upon conclusion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate: competency on implementing the emergency response plan; classification and identification of hazardous substances; verify known and unknown materials using field survey instruments and equipment; function within an assigned role in the incident command system;  understand hazard and risk assessment techniques; perform advanced control, containment and/or confinement operations; implement decontamination procedures; understand termination procedures; and understand basic chemical and toxicology terminology behavior. Practical exercises and teamwork are included.