Emergency Response to Terrorism: Basic Concepts

Catalog description

This course is based on a program designed by the National Fire Academy and the U. S. Department of Justice. It is designed to prepare first responder personnel to take the appropriate actions at a terrorist incident. Topics covered include biological, nuclear, incendiary, chemical and explosive (B-NICE) incidents, recognizing and understanding terrorism, and command and control issues. The suggested attendees include emergency management, police, fire, EMS, public works, and public health personnel.