Public Safety WMD Response-Sampling Techniques and Guidelines
| category | Terrorism and WMD |
|---|---|
| course number | PER-222 |
| location | Northern Monroe Fire Territory, 5081 N. Old St. Rd. 37, 47408 |
| city/county | Bloomington, Indiana/Monroe County |
| start date | 09/26/17 |
| end date | 09/28/17 |
| start time | 0800 edt |
| end time | 1700 edt |
| max students | 30 |
| course manager | Dave Calvin |
| contact number | 812-339-1115 office 812-339-1120 fax |
| contact email | [email protected] |
| lead instructor | Louisiana State University (LSU) |
| lead evaluator | |
| proctor | |
| test date | 09/28/17 |
| registration form | application.pdf |
| other details | |
| notes | REGISTRATION:
Fax or email your training application to the course manager listed above. TARGET AUDIENCE: Course participants will be the emergency responders most likely to be called upon to operate within the exclusion zone of a WMD incident involving hazardous materials¿the responders able to utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) at Level C or higher, employ monitoring and detection devices and procedures, and (potentially) obtain samples from the scene for analysis. PREREQUISITES: Participants must be US citizens and must possess or obtain a FEMA student identification number RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES: 1. Successful completion of a WMD awareness-level training course 2. Current HazMat technician-level certification 3. Respiratory medical clearance for wearing Level C PPE (29 Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] 1910.134) COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides participants with an opportunity to perform public safety sampling techniques required in the response to a WMD event. As observed by the course instructors, participants should take part in classroom activities. Participants, who all have hazardous material backgrounds, will be given the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with performing public safety sampling operations required in a WMD environment. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION: There is no charge for attending this course; however students will be responsible for their own travel, lodging and meals. Eligible students within each district should apply to their District Planning Council (DPC) for possible lodging reimbursement. Contact your county EMA director for information on DPC members. |