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This Recert course discusses the variety of factors that must be evaluated when considering a control option. Control techniques aim to contain, redirect, or lower the concentration of the hazardous material and/or to prevent ignition of flammable liquids or gases. Responders can employ absorption, diversion, damming, diking, or isolation of a leak with remote shut-off valves. The recovery phase may last for days or months and aims to return the exposure area to its original condition.

After completing this course, the fire fighter will be able to:

• Describe how to use the following control methods:
  • Absorption and adsorption
  • Damming
  • Diking
  • Dilution
  • Diversion
  • Retention
  • Remote valve shut-off
  • Vapor dispersion and suppression
• Describe the recovery phase of a hazardous materials incident.

Fire fighter who successfully complete the Product Control course are eligible for 1 hour of continuing education.