"Detecting Biothreats in the Field: Practical Tips for the Company Officer

Event Date: 12/02/2009 02:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

Presented by: Armando S. Bevelacqua, District Chief of Special Operations, Orlando Fire Department

In the last several years, hazmat response has become a more significant part of many fire departments’ responsibilities. These low-frequency, high-risk incidents often challenge firefighters, company officers and command staff. The educational resources often presented are hazmat operations at the “30,000 foot level,” lacking the detail or practicality responders need. In this Webcast, Chief Bevelacqua will bring hazmat training down to the ground level, using real-life examples to demonstrate how any department, large or small, urban or rural, can respond effectively to hazmat calls. Topics covered will include:
Common hazmat calls that departments across the country—not just in population-dense urban areas—must be prepared for.

Risk Based Response Approach toward an incident: Steps for proper identification and assessment of a potential bio attack.

Equipment, technology and education that can aid first responders with identifying biothreats at the incident scene.

Tactical tips for responding to hazmat calls, from basic (little or no specialized resources) to complex (the “latest and greatest” resources)."

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