Welcome and Course Overview
Introductions and WelcomeIntroductions and Welcome
Director/Course Coordinator welcome Faculty and staff introductions Student Introductions
Director/Course Coordinator welcome Faculty and staff introductions Student Introductions
Course Overview and Objectives
Train First Responder Operations (FRO) level personnel to conduct responder decontamination
As a part of an organized response to hazmat/WMD incidents
Training Focus
Responder decontamination With the equipment and personnel on
hand during a hazmat incident– Where the training takes place– In support of the hazmat team
Know Your EquipmentKnow Your EquipmentKnow Your EquipmentKnow Your Equipment
If you conduct responder deconIf you conduct responder deconKnow how to use all of your Know how to use all of your
specialized decon equipmentspecialized decon equipment
If you conduct responder deconIf you conduct responder deconKnow how to use all of your Know how to use all of your
specialized decon equipmentspecialized decon equipment
Course IntentCourse Intent
Train FROs to perform responder Train FROs to perform responder decontaminationdecontamination– In any level of chemical protectionIn any level of chemical protection
Even as high a Level A PPEEven as high a Level A PPE
– For any type of chemical spillFor any type of chemical spill Including weapons of mass destructionIncluding weapons of mass destruction
– Under the direct supervision of a Under the direct supervision of a Decontamination Unit LeaderDecontamination Unit Leader
Decon Leader Training
Should be Hazmat Technician
Decon Unit
Decon Leader Training
A FRO may be Decontamination Leader– If that person is so capable and
– Hazmat Group Supervisor is a Hazmat Technician
Important Note
This course establishes Guidelines for decon, not Standards
Course Objectives
Describe the need for this training Describe the personnel, organization,
equipment and procedures needed to conduct responder decon
Demonstrate the ability to perform responder decon
Guidelines – Not Standards
Course intent– Decontamination guidelines– Not specific standards
Guidelines – Not StandardsGuidelines – Not Standards Each emergency situation
is different and requires guidelines that are flexible and can be adapted to the situation at hand
Course Breakdown
Block Title Hours
Welcome, Course Introduction and Overview 0.5
Basics of Responder Decontamination 2.0
PPE and Medical Considerations 1.0
Review and Exercise Briefing 0.5
Responder Decontamination Exercise 3.0
Exercise Debrief and Course Close 1.0
Total: 8.0
Key Administrative Announcements
Start and end timeHourly breaks and start on timeRestroom locationRefreshments/Lunch break
Key Administrative Announcements
Eating/drinking in classroom policyCell phone and pager silenceCourse evaluationCertification requirements
Need for FRO Decon Training
Hazmat/WMD incidents can be very resource intensive
WMD incidents are low frequency, high impact situations
Need for FRO Decon Training
Hazmat Technician or Specialist level personnel are a valuable asset– Often come in limited numbers– Many tasks and assignments
Alternatives must be employed– FRO-Decon
Typical Hazmat Incident
Group Supervisor 1 Entry Leader 1 Entry Team 2 Backup Team 2 Decon 3 Tech Ref 1 ASO 1 Site Access 1 Total 12
So Then What?
Many resources required Many jurisdiction don’t have the staff FROs trained in decon can be
invaluable– Augment minimally staffed hazmat team– Are a “force multiplier”
Another Reason
Firefighters are already trained to FRO
Additional 8 hours of specialized decon training allows them to assist in hazmat incidents
What’s the Alternative?
Technician Training = 160 hours FRO Decon Training = 8 hours Which will your chief pick?
Legal Guidance
HAZWOPER regulation– 29 CFR 1910.120(q) & Title 8 CCR §5192(q)
Mandates training for emergency response OSHA Policy
– FROs can be trained to do decon
Legal Guidance
This course meets the following:– “Know how to perform basic control,
containment and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resources and personal protective equipment available with their unit.” 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(ii)(D)
Upon Completion of Training
You will be able to perform responder decon
Important!
You are not a Hazmat Technician You should not make routine entry in
hazardous environments for aggressive offensive actions to mitigate the incident!
More Important IdeasMore Important Ideas
Complex incidents may require hazmat Complex incidents may require hazmat technicians to conduct decontaminationtechnicians to conduct decontamination
More Important NotesMore Important Notes
No substitute for good, sound No substitute for good, sound judgment & experiencejudgment & experience
Summary
Hazmat incidents demand resources Hazmat technicians and specialists may
be limited in numbers First Responders can assist by
conducting decontamination
Summary
Course is teaches decon guidelines not specific standards
Each emergency is different and requires flexible and adaptable guidelines
Responders should become familiar with equipment and procedures they will use
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