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This course is designed to provide an understanding of the basic chemistry of hazardous materials, features of matter and energy, forms of matter, chemical formulas of flammable and combustible substances, the nature of chemical bonding, and the principles of chemical reactions in relation to incidents involving fire and/or corrosives. Study involves pyrophoric materials and chemicals. Emphasis is placed on methods to recognize hazardous materials in the field. Sources of information relative to safe handling of materials and extinguishing associated fires are studied. Three contact hours. A.S., A.A.S.