In order to be prepared for a Weapons of Mass Destruction Event in the National Capitol Region the COG have Fire Chiefs directed that all fire service based first responders receive operations level training in Weapons of Mass Destruction Response. The Fire Chief’s obtained funding for delivery of this program through an Urban Area Security Initiative Grant.
Enrollment for this training will be coordinated through each jurisdiction. This training is for career and volunteer members as well as firefighters and emergency medical personnel as well. This program is not targeted at Hazardous Materials Technicians.
There will be no prerequisite for this training, but members should take the opportunity to take a WMD or Terrorism Awareness Course Online prior to attending the training program. One possible example is the USFA Emergency Response to Terrorism Online Course which can be found at
http://www.usfa.fema.gov/index.shtm . COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a three day training course that provides an in-depth look at domestic terrorism; an advanced level of chemical toxicology associated with industrial and military chemical warfare agents; biological toxicology associated with biological agents; and radiological toxicology associated with nuclear and radiological materials. The course examines the role of ordnance/explosive materials and devices that can be used in a terrorist attack, as well the presence of secondary devices targeted at the emergency responder. The hands-on training of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE Levels A/B and C/D), mass casualty triage, decontamination and advanced survey and monitoring equipment, take the course from defensive operational tasks to offensive operations as defined by OSHA. This program will utilize the same PPE purchased through the UASI program in order to familiarize NCR first responders in the use and capabilities of this equipment.
In order to be prepared for a Weapons of Mass Destruction Event in the National Capitol Region the COG have Fire Chiefs directed that all fire service based first responders receive operations level training in Weapons of Mass Destruction Response. The Fire Chief’s obtained funding for delivery of this program through an Urban Area Security Initiative Grant.
Enrollment for this training will be coordinated through each jurisdiction. This training is for career and volunteer members as well as firefighters and emergency medical personnel as well. This program is not targeted at Hazardous Materials Technicians.
There will be no prerequisite for this training, but members should take the opportunity to take a WMD or Terrorism Awareness Course Online prior to attending the training program. One possible example is the USFA Emergency Response to Terrorism Online Course which can be found at
http://www.usfa.fema.gov/index.shtm . COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a three day training course that provides an in-depth look at domestic terrorism; an advanced level of chemical toxicology associated with industrial and military chemical warfare agents; biological toxicology associated with biological agents; and radiological toxicology associated with nuclear and radiological materials. The course examines the role of ordnance/explosive materials and devices that can be used in a terrorist attack, as well the presence of secondary devices targeted at the emergency responder. The hands-on training of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE Levels A/B and C/D), mass casualty triage, decontamination and advanced survey and monitoring equipment, take the course from defensive operational tasks to offensive operations as defined by OSHA. This program will utilize the same PPE purchased through the UASI program in order to familiarize NCR first responders in the use and capabilities of this equipment.
In order to be prepared for a Weapons of Mass Destruction Event in the National Capitol Region the COG have Fire Chiefs directed that all fire service based first responders receive operations level training in Weapons of Mass Destruction Response. The Fire Chief’s obtained funding for delivery of this program through an Urban Area Security Initiative Grant.
Enrollment for this training will be coordinated through each jurisdiction. This training is for career and volunteer members as well as firefighters and emergency medical personnel as well. This program is not targeted at Hazardous Materials Technicians.
There will be no prerequisite for this training, but members should take the opportunity to take a WMD or Terrorism Awareness Course Online prior to attending the training program. One possible example is the USFA Emergency Response to Terrorism Online Course which can be found at
http://www.usfa.fema.gov/index.shtm . COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a three day training course that provides an in-depth look at domestic terrorism; an advanced level of chemical toxicology associated with industrial and military chemical warfare agents; biological toxicology associated with biological agents; and radiological toxicology associated with nuclear and radiological materials. The course examines the role of ordnance/explosive materials and devices that can be used in a terrorist attack, as well the presence of secondary devices targeted at the emergency responder. The hands-on training of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE Levels A/B and C/D), mass casualty triage, decontamination and advanced survey and monitoring equipment, take the course from defensive operational tasks to offensive operations as defined by OSHA. This program will utilize the same PPE purchased through the UASI program in order to familiarize NCR first responders in the use and capabilities of this equipment.
Additional Information:
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Members do not need to bring their turnout gear, but are requested to bring their own SCBA face pieces. •
The Program will start at 0800 hours and conclude at 1700 hours. •
Lunch will be served as part of the program.