Chemical Suicide
The chemicals used to complete a chemical suicide are extremely dangerous. Bystanders or responders who rush to provide aid could be injured or even killed.
Course Information
Activity Instructions - Please Read
Learning Objectives
Chemical Suicide Worksheet
Introduction
Knowledge Checkpoint
Hydrogen Sulfide
Activity: Understanding PPM
Knowledge Checkpoint
Hydrogen Cyanide
Knowledge Checkpoint
Activity: Hydrogen Cyanide
Warning Signs
Activity: Warning Signs
Knowledge Checkpoint
Call Processing
Video: Denver Chemical Suicide
Discussion: Denver Chemical Suicide Outcome
Knowledge Checkpoint
Upon completion of this training, the student will be able to:
Explain chemical suicide.
Discuss the dangers of hydrogen sulfide.
Recognize the dangers associated with hydrogen sulfide.
Relate the warning signs of a potential chemical suicide.
List types of calls that may be indicative of a chemical suicide.
Process a call involving chemical suicide.
Determine the response necessary for a chemical suicide.
Discuss incidents involving chemical suicide.