JHAT: What Is It All About?
(Room 3E)
23 Feb 18
1:00 PM
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5:00 PM
As first responders, our job is always to keep those we serve safe by identifying potential hazards and mitigating the incidents quickly. Special events present hazards all in itself, however, there are opportunities for jurisdictional HazMat teams to combine with bomb technicians to make a fast, educated assessment without the complication of large apparatus and large amounts of resources. The Joint Hazard Assessment Team (JHAT) response provides a rapid assessment with expertise and limited equipment to identify a call for service at a special event as a true threat or not. This presentation is information and lessons learned from events held in Richmond and surrounding jurisdictions that have had very positive outcomes. The instructors will also discuss potential training ideas for JHAT teams to provide the opportunity for seamless response between multiple jurisdictions before the need arises.