The HAZMAT conference sessions sponsored by the Nevada State Fire Marshal Division and Nevada State Emergency Response Commission will be held in conjunction with FireShowsReno on October 23-25, 2012
Location of HAZMAT Class Sessions
All class sessions will be held at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center.
Please check the official onsite program for exact room locations during the show.
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HAZ01 HazMat IQ
Instructors: Joe Gorman and Cris Aguirre, HazMat IQ LLC
Tuesday, October 23
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The HazMatIQ Above The Line/Below The Line system is a patent pending program developed by responders, for responders and only available from HazMatIQ. The HazMatIQ system incorporates our trademarked innovative street smart “Cheat Sheets” that enable responders to safely and efficiently respond to any known or unknown chemical or mixture. Students taking this course will be able to size-up (physical state, hazards, initial hot zone, correct meters and PPE) any chemical in minutes. The system then coaches responders through a streamlined chemical research method to verify their initial size-up, preparing responders to immediately go to work when they arrive on a Hazardous Materials/WMD event.
Patented HazMat IQ 4-Step System for Hazardous Materials Response | The HazMatIQ 4 – Step system is a risk-based response system that guides the responder through a simple 4-Step process: Step 1) Revolutionary 10 – second “Above the line – Below the line” chemical size-up. Step 2) Streamlined chemical research process. Step 3) Choose the appropriate meter(s). Step 4) Select the proper personal protective equipment.
HAZ02 Advanced Hazmat Life Support for Toxic Terrorism: Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear Agents
Instructor: Frank Walter, MD, FACEP, FACMT, FAACT, University of Arizona College of Medicine
Tuesday, October 23
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The AHLS for Toxic Terrorism program is a 4-hour, 1-day course. This course is derived from the AHLS Provider course and is intended for those who need the information, but are unable to attend a 2-day Provider course.
Participants of AHLS for Toxic Terrorism will be able to:
- Rapidly assess toxic terrorism patients
- Recognize toxic syndromes (toxidromes)
- Choose specific antidotes, antibiotics, and antitoxins for toxic terrorism patients
- Apply the Poisoning Treatment Paradigm
HAZ03 HazMat Case Studies
Instructor: Doug Rohn, Lieutenant, Madison (WI) Fire Department
Tuesday, October 23
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Learn from the mistakes of the past, so that we don’t repeat them. This course features video and interactive discussion on many famous incidents of the past. The instructor also shares regional case studies of calls he has been involved in.
HAZ04 Advanced Hazmat Life Support for Chemical Burns and Toxic Products of Combustion
Instructor: Frank Walter, MD, FACEP, FACMT, FAACT, University of Arizona College of Medicine
Tuesday, October 23
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
AHLS for Chemical Burns is a 4-hour course derived from the AHLS Provider course. The course fills the training requirements for the US Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) Bioterrorism Hospital Preparedness Programs (BHPP) for the care of burn victims of terrorist attacks.
After completing the course, participants will be able to:
- Recognize inhalation is the most common route of exposure at hazmat incidents
- List the routes of exposure for acids, bases, oxidizers, and white phosphorus
- Describe characteristic signs and symptoms of poisoning by hydrofluoric acid
- Recite the Poisoning Treatment Paradigm for asphyxiant poisonings
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KEY1 The Top Ten Things that get Firefighters in Trouble
Instructor: Gordon Graham, Owner, Graham Research Consultants
Wednesday, October 24
9:00 am – 10:00 am
This program will identify the top ten things that get your department personnel in trouble.
HAZ08 Radiological Update
Instructor: Eric Matus, Radiation Physicist, Nevada Radiation Control Program
Wednesday, October 24
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
The purpose of this class is to provide an update on radiological events in the world today and discuss how current political issues, technology, transportation methods and disposal strategies have the potential to affect emergency preparedness and response. Brief case studies of events ranging from transportation accidents to the Fukushima reactor meltdown will be discussed.
HAZ09 ICC HazMat Storage and Inspection
Instructor: Peter Mulvihill, State Fire Marshal, Department of Public Safety, Fire Marshal’s Office
Wednesday, October 24
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Description Forthcoming
HAZ10 21st Century HazMat Training: Setting Up Effective Drill Scenarios
Instructors: Phil Ambrose, Founder/CEO, HazSim & Matthew B. Seiber, Officer, Los Angeles Police Department
Wednesday, October 24
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Creating effective drill scenarios using your local target hazards and current events while focusing on the fundamentals. Setting up effective drill scenarios which challenge your students through realism, use of the 'dread factor', and interactive hands on approach to learning is vital to those facing IDLH environments. Both seasoned instructors and new recruits will be challenged in real-time scenarios and be able to bring valuable training skills back to their own team. Course will utilize advanced training system and devices.
HAZ11 Why I Love/Hate Ammonia
Instructor: Doug Rohn, Lieutenant, Madison (WI) Fire Department
Wednesday, October 24
2:45 pm – 4:00 pm
Ammonia responses are one of the most common hazmat responses, yet one of the least understood. Through the use of chemistry and case studies, this course will give you greater understanding of the real hazards of ammonia and offer up tactics in dealing with ammonia emergencies.
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Key2 Passing the Leadership Test
Instructor: Jeff Johnson, CEO, Western Fire Chiefs Association
8:30 am – 9:30 am
“Passing the Leadership Test”…Lou Pinella said “Successful people are comfortable being uncomfortable” All leaders will be tested to the point of questioning their values and beliefs. Like steel that has been tempered by fire, true leaders will strengthen. Chief Jeffrey Johnson (Ret.), CEO of the Western Fire Chiefs Association and IAFC Past President will talk about the challenges of leadership.
HAZ12 Survival in the Hot Zone
Instructor: Glen Rudner, Project Manager, CFA, Inc.
Thursday, October 25
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Entry Operations at hazardous materials incident are inherently dangerous. Incidents that require the use of a Level “A” ensemble place even more dangers and constraints on personnel. Maneuverability, visibility, dexterity and communications are all compromised. There are many problems related to suit usage that may be encountered during entry operations. Are you as an entry team member aware of the various problem situations that may develop and are you familiar with procedures to address them? This workshop will explore some of the many techniques used to self-rescue responders working in this environment. Bring a change of clothes.
HAZ13 HazMat Tabletop Scenarios
Instructor: James Powell, Battalion Chief (Ret) Carson City (NV) Fire Department
Thursday, October 25
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Description Forthcoming
HAZ14 LPG Emergencies: Classroom and Field Demo
Instructor: Nevada LPG Board
Thursday, October 25
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Description Forthcoming
HAZ15 Response Considerations for Today’s Mobile Drug Labs
Instructor: Local DEA/LE
Thursday, October 25
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
The fire service frequently provides first response to unidentified or unfamiliar odors, liquids, and solids as part of the hazardous materials mission. Unfortunately these calls include many hidden and evolving dangers from clandestine drug operations. Market factors, precursor availability, new production methods, and other revolving factors combine to generate new risks for first responders, and for patients suffering from the effects of newer illegal drugs. Examples include extremely dangerous meth production in a single plastic bottle, and people experimenting with bath salts as a cheap and accessible high. Attendees will be presented information on contemporary trends in illegal drug production, use, and related activities being seen at both the national and local levels of law enforcement. The presentation will also include open discussion and recommendations on how to make connections and build relationships with our law enforcement responders before “getting the call”.
HAZ16 San Bruno Pipeline Explosion
Instructor: Jake Pelk, Training Captain, Central San Mateo County Fire Department, CA
Thursday, October 25
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Description Forthcoming
HAZ17 Grounding and Bonding – What Is It? Why Do It, and How Do We Do It?
Instructor: Glen Rudner, Project Manager, CFA, Inc.
Thursday, October 25
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
This 90 minute presentation will layout the What’s, Why’s, and How’s of Grounding and Bonding. The program will follow the recommendations as set by the NFPA 472 standards and discuss the misunderstanding of what ground resistance is and why do we do it first. Then by demonstration the instructor will show how we set up a grounding field for the damaged container, grounding field for the recovery container and appliances and how to bond then together. This is an interactive program that will ask the student to discuss the subject. If you wish, bring your ground density meter with you and let’s make sure you know how it works!
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