Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify the Hierarchy of Control levels of actions and explain how the tiered approach can lead to implementing inherently safer systems. 
  • Describe possible actions within each level of the Hierarchy of Controls that can be taken to lower firefighter exposure and reduce cancer risk. 

Course Lessons

  • Course Introduction 0:05
  • Hierarchy of Controls 0:03
  • Personal Protective Equipment 0:05
  • Administrative Controls 0:07
  • Engineering Controls 0:04
  • Substitution 0:05
  • Elimination 0:02
  • Hierarchy of Controls Summary 0:02
  • National Firefighter Registry for Cancer 0:08
  • Course Completion 0:02

Applicable NFPA Standards

NFPA 1001 (2019): 4.3.1
NFPA 1010 (2024): 6.3.1

Prerequisites

A working knowledge of the thermal and chemical exposures associated with firefighting is needed to understand the content presented in this course. We encourage you to take the Foundations: Thermal and Chemical Exposures in the Fire Service lesson before completing this course.