TERRORISM AWARENESS FOR EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONDERS

Web-Based l AWR-160-W

Online Course

Texas A&M Engineering Extension ServiceNational Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center

www.TEEX.org/esti

Training Level: Awareness

Venue:Online at http://www.teexwmdcampus.com

Course Length:Varies based on participant’s progress; estimatedcompletion time is 3-4 hours

Participant Audience: l Fire Department Personnel l Law Enforcement Personnel, l Public Works Personnel, l County/State/Federal Responders, l Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Providers, l Public Health and Health Care Workers l The Private Sector

Prerequisites: None

Continuing Education Credits: IACET - 0.4 CEUs

This online course focuses on training responders to meet the requirements established in the NationalFire Protection Association (NFPA) 472, “Competencies for Awareness Level Personnel,” (chapter 4) andthe 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 lIdentification of Hazardous Material and the Emergency Response Guide (ERG) lChemical Agents lBiological Agents lRadiological Materials and Nuclear Weapons lExplosive Devices

At the completion of this course, participants will be required to pass a comprehensive final exam. Ifsuccessfully passed, participants receive a certificate of training.

TERRORISM AWARENESS FOR EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONDERS

Web-Based l AWR-160-W

C13.6356.10

For more information, contact:TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICEHarvey Stewart, Training Manager, WMD Ops200 Technology WayCollege Station, Texas 77845-3424979.458.3404 or 855.245.1614 (toll-free)Harvey.Stewart@teex.tamu.eduwww.teex.org/esti