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Public Safety WMD Response—Sampling Techniques and Guidelines

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This course prepares hazardous materials (HazMat) teams within state and local emergency response agencies to safely and effectively conduct public safety operations at known or suspected weapons of mass destruction (WMD) incidents in a manner consistent with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recommended guidelines for procedures and protocols, including a sampling response in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.120 (q). The course challenges participants to develop a systematic approach to managing a WMD scene in which the public’s safety is at risk. The course evolves from traditional problem-based classroom activities into a series of scenario-based practical exercises. Participants who successfully complete the course are eligible to participate in the Advanced Chemical/Biological Integrated Response course delivered at the Dugway Proving Grounds.

Course Objectives
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Better understand public safety response concepts and procedures for managing potential WMD events
• Identify basic screening and survey and product sampling techniques and procedures and follow the WMD sampling protocol
• Practice and demonstrate proper site survey or recon operations and public safety sampling operations using various sampling techniques and equipment, including practicing proper labeling and chain-of-custody procedures

Target Audience/Discipline
LE, FS, HZ, PH

Scheduling
Contact a NCBRT training coordinator today to schedule this course.

Min/Max Enrollment Min 20; Max 30

Hours 24.0

Format Instructor-Led Training (Direct Delivery)

DHS Course # PER-222

Prerequisites
• Successful completion of a WMD awareness-level training course; being a certified HazMat technician qualifies a participant at the primary level; demonstrating a need-to-know job function required to support, supervise, and/or work with individuals responsible for collecting, receiving, or processing samples from a contaminated environment qualifies a participant at the secondary level
• Respiratory medical clearance for wearing Level C PPE (29 CFR 1910.134
• Government-issued photo ID and a copy of their HazMat Technician-level certification
• Participant application must be complete