Basic Details
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PER-240C WMD Radiological / Nuclear Responder Operations Course
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PER-240)
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Description
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This course is delivered throughout the Nation to jurisdictions approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security,Office for Domestic Preparedness (USDHS/ODP), and the Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID). Cadre will conduct a site survey ahead of training to coordinate with local sponsors to identify and schedule classroom and urban training facilities for the practical hands-on training.
Training focuses on basic radiological detection, survey instruments, risk-based response, crime-scene preservation, personal protective equipment (PPE), radiological decontamination, and mitigation of radiological incidents.
The course consists of both classroom instruction and scenario-driven, hands-on, performance-oriented practical exercises. Responders are presented with realistic, stressful conditions in their own jurisdiction and will work with their counterparts from other disciplines from within their community.
The exercises provide realistic weapons of mass destruction (WMD) scenarios with a culmination exercise that includes radiological sources, smoke, pyrotechnics, emergency response vehicles, and role players. Airpurifying respirators may be worn (for training purposes only) during the final exercise by those who are certified by their organization to wear respirators (bring documentation to the course). Although every participant will be issued a respirator, dosimeter, and radiation survey meter, participants are encouraged to bring their own from their department or jurisdiction.
PREREQUISITE
AWR-140 WMD Radiological/Nuclear Awareness Course
TARGET AUDIENCE/DISCIPLINE
* Law Enforcement
* Emergency Medical Services
* Emergency Management Agency
* Fire Service
* Hazardous Material (HazMat)
* Public Works
* Governmental Administrative
* Public Safety Communications
* Health Care
* Public Health
COURSE OBJECTIVES
* To distinguish between low and hazardous levels of radiation
* To be able to operate the detection equipment accurately per class instruction
* When presented with a potential contamination scenario, to perform a personnel contamination survey using a Geiger-Mueller meter and correctly document levels and locations of contamination
* To understand and recognize the biological effects of exposure to ionizing radiation accompanying radiological/nuclear incidents and how to properly identify, triage, treat, and psychologically support contaminated patients
* To demonstrate the procedure for selecting and putting on PPE for a radiological/nuclear environment
* When presented with a WMD scenario, to conduct radiological decontamination for responders and the public
* To demonstrate a knowledge of their communities’ radiological threat and the tactical considerations required to operate safely and effectively at a radiological incident
FOR INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING THIS COURSE, PLEASE CONTACT THE DIVISION'S DHS TRAINING COORDINATOR AT 850.413.9897.
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PreRequisite
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AWR 140 or AWR-W WMD Radiological/Nuclear Awareness Course
IMPORTANT: Certificates of completion of pre-requisite courses must be uploaded in SERT TRAC to obtain approval by the State Training Specialist.
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Target Audience
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PER 240C Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Radiological/Nuclear (RAD/NUC) Responder Operations is designed to teach practical skills to rank and first responders or emergency personnel to respond to radiological weapon of mass destruction incidents while mitigating the health risks to themselves and the public
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Additional Information
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Class begins at 830 and ends approximately at 1730.
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Location
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PBC FR Training Headquarters
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Address
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405 Pike Rd West Palm Beach 33411 Palm Beach Region 7
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Date
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Tuesday, Feb 03, 2015 - Tuesday, Feb 03, 2015
2/3/2015 12:00:00 AM
2/3/2015 12:00:00 AM
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Point of Contact
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Mike
561-712-6366
mgeier@pbcgov.org
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More Info URL
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Event Calendar
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Download
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Event Status
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Completed
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