Joint Response to Hazardous Devices: Integrating Hazmat Team and EOD Unit Operations
(Room 3A)
25 Feb 16
1:00 PM
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5:00 PM
The safe and efficient mitigation of hazardous devices is best achieved when professional explosive ordinance disposal and hazardous materials responders work together. Henrico County (VA) fire and police responders developed an effective response solution for these emergencies which includes bringing together shared expertise under a unified hazmat branch. This response program ensures an organized format for site control, incident mitigation, and provides the appropriate rescue, decontamination, and medical support to ensure responder and citizen safety. After a review of the response model, students will be briefed on a mock incident and an interactive discussion will review incident command roles and responsibilities. Case studies will be discussed related to special events, including NASCAR and the 2015 UCI World Cycling Championship races, as well as military ordinance and improvised hazardous device responses. Additional information will be presented to help students set up a similar partnership within their own jurisdictions. A question and answer session will conclude the presentation to assure that all individual learning expectations are met.