Abstract:
We take a very different look at the basis for all of our operations. Chemical and
physical properties. Seemingly basic and fundamental, we go beyond where the
instructors stop and explain how and why they matter. We will take a look at them from
multiple different perspectives and see how they all correlate with tactical advantages.
Objective:
Have a deeper understanding of the Chemical and Physical properties and:
 Our ability to modify scenes to suit our needs
 Explore a completely different way to imagine a scene
 Understanding on how to take control of the incident

During this presentation, we will discuss current and emerging technologies within the world of hazmat. From the lessons Chris has learned working with his 60-member team in Washington State, he will discuss the basic history of his team in relation to training and equipment. We will then move on to some new technologies that have been recently available and emerging training formats that have grown in the past few years. We will then go over an analysis that your team may need and, more importantly, what they may NOT need. This will be based on an appropriate hazard risk and vulnerability assessment.

My session will include specific highlighted learning objectives, identify key speaking topics in the areas of Terrorism Response Procedures, CBRNE & Weapons of Mass Destruction Chemical Detection & Mitigation Equipment, which will also include an interactive group participation module. All participants will be provided handouts of my powerpoint, including various tactical worksheets to use during our group mock table-top exercise.

Curriculum Overview of Training Session:

• Review of Domestic & International Terrorism Events in North America
• Review and Discussion of Incident Command Systems for CBRNE & WMD Events
• Understanding the Use of a Tactical Hazmat Worksheet to Manage the Incident
• Mitigation Response Strategies for Bomb Threats, Chemical & Nuclear Attacks
• Joint Response Team Initiatives for Fire, Police and Paramedics
• Review of Tactics (Accountability and Entry Control, RECCE, Decon Techniques, Extraction, FTT, IC & Emergency Management Operations)
• Group Case Study Discussions: Do we perform a snatch and grab rescue; or do we isolate the area to mitigate the hazardous material?
• Hazmat and CBRNE Communication Benchmarks, Assigned Tasks (Command, RECCE in Hot Zone, PAR status, Decon Setup, Emergency Decon Established, FTT)

Practical Table Top Scenarios, Group Discussion & Group Questions

This course examines the strengths and weaknesses of standard 4 gas instruments that are carried by many hazmat teams and first arriving fire apparatus. In today’s world critical decision making is predicated on not only using instrumentation but using it correctly. This class goes into essential decision making when using a 4 gas instrument for qualitative and quantitative monitoring at hazardous materials incidents. Participants will understand the following concepts.

T-90 time and its relevance to accuracy

Correction factors and when to apply.

Common mistakes using air monitoring equipment.

With this presentation, we will go over the code challenges to fire inspectors and firefighters in relation to Lithium-Ion battery storage in various occupancies. Chris will go over the updates to the International Fire Code, and what it means to fire investigators. We will also discuss what firefighters and hazmat technicians need to know to spread the message to the public and other agencies to ensure a full collaborative effort is made for DDR (Damaged, Defected, Recycled) batteries from inception to use to disposal/damage, and disposal.

Purpose: This instruction block is formatted to assist the first-in fire service officer, law enforcement agency, or emergency manager in understanding how to leverage domestic military support assets during WMD, illicit clandestine laboratory, or significant industrial hazmat disasters. The course aims to break the stigma of requesting domestic military support and enhance the local incident commander’s ability to make the right calls, at the right time.

Scope: The course will cover pertinent information to include considerations during scene size-up to help determine the need or utility of requesting military assets, what assets are available to an IC once the request is made, what to expect upon arrival of the asset/s, and the proper channels for requesting these assets. This class will include a review of multiple cases when military hazardous materials technicians were used to quickly identify hazards, advise and assist the incident commander in bridging the gap between local, state, and federal assets, and assess risk to the community

The hazardous materials product sampling class will be a scenario based training session designed to guide the student through the process of testing samples utilizing multiple technologies and methods.

This presentation will focus on what first responders need to know when responding to an oil and gas location involving H2S.

• We will discuss the various oil & gas locations and the differences
• How to identify and know what hazards may be present on certain locations
• Discuss the possibility of dealing with a well control incident in addition to an H2S release
• Case Studies – review and discuss incidents involving H2S from the Permian Basin as well as a well blowout incident in eastern Oklahoma

The railroads move many different products each and every day which include hazardous materials. But every incident that occurs that requires a response does not. This program explores and shows through case study’s that the incidents that involve non-Haz Mats can be just as challenging. The program will discuss the environmental impacts and the decisions that must be to mitigate the incident safely. Sometimes thinking outside the box to mitigate an incident Is a good thing!