All students must have a complete physical examination, emphasizing respiratory and cardiac fitness, before attending this course. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and encapsulated suits are used extensively, which may place an excessive strain on the heart and lungs.
Materials
Required
Steel-toed shoes or boots
Hard hat
Safety glasses
Recommended
SCBAs (cylinder refills available for 2216 and 4500 psi)