Part of the WMD Response Package. Available separately or as a part of the package. Provides training and response guidelines to emergency personnel who would be called upon to respond to a terrorist incident involving biological agents.
Possible targets
Likely terrorist devices
Hazmat response protocols
Site management and control
Role of National Guard Civil Support TEams and Medical Strike Teams
Specialized equipment and supplies
Chem-bio certified protective suits and air purifying respirators
Incident management
Addresses three different scenarios: (1)Intelligence agencies uncover the probability of a known threat and responders are called out to support the operations of the agencies; (2)a device is actually discovered, either prior to or following a release; and (3) an attack goes unrecognized until a number of victims develop symptoms.
Examines - viruses, bacteria, toxins and rickettsia.
How biological agents are be delivered
Incubation periods
Determining the dispersal site. 29 minutes.
Also included with the package is a Resource CD-Rom, with Powerpoint presentation, post-seminar test and other instructional aids.