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Comprehensive Response to Radiation Emergencies (8 hr)

This class prepares the first responding company for radiological incidents, which can include routine transportation accidents, laboratory facility accidents, and terrorist incidents involving ‘dirty bombs’. The class covers hazard recognition, radiation basics, response actions, detection equipment, and survey techniques. These topics are covered using lecture format, case studies, and hands-on exercises.

Topics: Properties & Physics of Radiation
Detection Methods
Incident Operations
Geiger counter use
Ionization detector use
Survey Techniques
Hands-on-Training & Scenario
Radiological Terrorism
Case Studies

Target Audience: Firefighters, police, EMS
Prerequisite: None
Student Limit: 20