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EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TERRORISM: BASIC CONCEPTS
This course is designed to
prepare first responder personnel to take the appropriate course of action
at the scene of a potential terrorist incident. The course will provide
students with a general understanding and recognition of terrorism,
defensive considerations (biological, nuclear, incendiary, chemical, and
explosive), as well as command and control issues associated with criminal
incidents. When an incident occurs, the student will be able to recognize
and implement self protective measures, secure the scene, complete
appropriate notifications to local, state and federal authorities, and
assist in completing a smooth transition form emergency to recovery and
termination operations.
Specific course topics
include:
- Understanding and
Recognizing Terrorism
- Implementing Self –
Protective Measures
- Scene Security
- Tactical Considerations
- Incident Command
Overview
The primary audience for
this course includes:
Fire service personnel;
emergency management personnel; emergency medical services providers; public
works management; hazardous material responders; public health workers; law
enforcement; armed forces personnel; emergency communications personnel;
disaster response agencies.
Necessary forms used by departments in order to request and schedule
courses for their areas. These forms are not for the field student.
Course Hours: 12
Prerequisite: None
Reference Text Required: National Fire Academy Student
Manual included at no additional charge, when available.
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