terrorism awareness for emergency first responders

TERRORISM AWARENESS FOR
EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONDERS
Web-Based
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AWR-160-W
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center
Online Course
www.TEEX.org/esti
TERRORISM AWARENESS
FOR EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONDERS
Web-Based l AWR-160-W
This online course focuses on training responders to meet the requirements established in the National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 472, “Competencies for Awareness Level Personnel,” (chapter 4) and
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
1910.120 (q) (6) (i) (a–f) “First Responder Awareness Level” competencies. This course encompasses an
all-hazards approach to Hazardous Materials (HazMat) incidents, including acts of terrorism where WMD
materials may have been used. It provides participants the knowledge to recognize the hazardous material,
protect themselves, notify others, and secure the scene.
Topics include:
lPrevention
and Deterrence
of Hazardous Material and the Emergency Response Guide (ERG)
lChemical Agents
lBiological Agents
lRadiological Materials and Nuclear Weapons
lExplosive Devices
lIdentification
At the completion of this course, participants will be required to pass a comprehensive final exam. If
successfully passed, participants receive a certificate of training.
Training Level:
Awareness
Venue:
Online at http://www.teexwmdcampus.com
Course Length:
Varies based on participant’s progress; estimated
completion time is 3-4 hours
Participant Audience:
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Fire Department Personnel
Law Enforcement Personnel,
Public Works Personnel,
County/State/Federal Responders,
Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Providers,
Public Health and Health Care Workers
The Private Sector
Prerequisites: None
Continuing Education Credits: IACET - 0.4 CEUs
For more information, contact:
TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE
Harvey Stewart, Training Manager, WMD Ops
200 Technology Way
College Station, Texas 77845-3424
979.458.3404 or 855.245.1614 (toll-free)
Harvey.Stewart@teex.tamu.edu
www.teex.org/esti
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