In the post-9/11 world, preparedness is not something we can consider after the incident. EMS providers, firefighters and law enforcement personnel must anticipate how we will be attacked and know how to respond. (Photo Tom Page)
Terrorism Preparedness
- 2008 Nov 1
Operations involving acts of terrorism combine the worst parts of mass casualty incidents with hazardous materials situations. These hazmats with an attitude are dangerous to EMS providers, firefighters and police officers, as well as the general public. That's why we created the "Response Guide for Chemical & Radiologic Threats: Are We Ready?"
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9-1-1 Audio Clip
- 2008 Nov 1
On May 22, 2008, a San Diego dispatcher received a 9-1-1 call that a man was unconscious in a car and frothing at the mouth. Listen to the 9-1-1 call ...
Decon Equipment List
- 2008 Nov 1
All personnel and victims exposed to a chemical or radiologic weapon must be decontaminated to prevent secondary contamination to transport vehicles, hospitals and care providers. Equipment for any decontamination set-up includes ...
General Guidelines for Mustard Gas Responses
- 2008 Nov 1
Mustard agents have been used as weapons since World War I. These materials are chemically bases and simpler than most nerve agents to manufacture. Some general guidelines for responding to mustard gas releases are ...
Radiation Detection Equipment for First Responders
- 2008 Aug 1
The Polonium-210 poisoning death of Alexander Litvinenko highlights the threat radioactive materials pose in the hands of terrorists. Read more...
