Training at the Awareness Level Review MODULE 2 UNIT 1 Training at the Awareness Level Review Allow 30 minutes for this section

Unit 1 Learning Objective Each student will demonstrate a working knowledge of the awareness training materials as related to use of weapons of mass destruction Review with Students

Student Performance Objectives (cont.) Describe Potential Locations of terrorist acts and identify possible targets. Describe how recognition is one of the most important aspects of a response to an incident. Describe why WMD incidents require a safer response as compared to routine fire responses. Describe what EMS personnel should be watchful for at the incident. Review with the Students

Student Performance Objectives (cont.) Describe the types of clues for threat recognition. Describe the scene warning signs of WMD use. Describe what responders should be watchful for as secondary hazards during a response. Review with Students

Student Performance Objectives (cont.) Describe your role and how to implement a disaster plan and the advantages of such a plan. Describe who will and how to collect intelligence at the scene of a WMD incident. Describe the four types of plans for response. Review with Students

The Standard “Students must have completed adequate and proper training at the awareness level for events involving hazardous materials, and for WMD and other specialized training.” Transition: We will now review the Awareness level requirements.

Potential Targets Whether you are in a densely populated metropolis or a quiet rural setting, there are potential targets for terrorism. The targets may differ but the intent is the same no matter where you are. Ask: What are some potential targets in your area?

Who are the Targets You are State: Do not forget that the responder may also be the target.

Recognition Recognition is the single most important thing you can do as a responder to a potential WMD event. Special responses Special Fire responses Special EMS responses State: As we have discussed before Recognition is the first step for the responder. If you have recognized that a given venue could be a potential target the next logical step is to prepare preplans for the incident.

Clues for Recognition Occupancy/Location Type of Event Timing of Event On Scene Warning Signs State: There are four items that can lead us to suspect a terrorism incident Occupancy/Location Type of Event Timing of Event On Scene Warning Signs

Identification Secondary devices Always be alert to the possibility that the hazard has been set on purpose. Responders should always be vigilant of secondary devices. State: Responders must always be alert for the secondary device. Do not forget the lessons learned from Atlanta and New York.

Terms Review CBRNE TRACEM-P Preplans ERP Hazard and Risk Analysis Signs and Symptoms Bio, Chem, Rad Treatment Emergency Decon Review each term with the class.

Planning for Response State: Preplanning for the response is critical for success. Planning requires a needs assessment and a risk assessment.

Planning for Response (cont.) Generic Plans Site-Specific Risk-Specific Function-Specific Public works WMD response State: There are a wide variety of plans. Each organization should look at their role and how they fit in to the overall response plan.

Collection of Intelligence Responders should keep their attention focused during all responses. State: In today’s fight against terrorism, it is essential that all responders collect and forward to investigators information in a timely manner.

Vulnerability Assessment Public Works Direct Threats and Collateral Damage Potential impact and consequences on public works facilities State: Although emergencies by definition are sudden events, their occurrence can be predicted with some degree of certainty. Public Works personnel should get involved with the vulnerability assessment of both the Public Works organization and the operations. Law enforcement and Fire service needs to perform an assessment of potential targets that would most likely be subject to a direct threat. These areas adjacent to the direct threat target are those that will most likely sustain damage if an attack is launched on the target and are referred to as collateral damage. Public Works employees, whether they are administrative or laborers, must be aware of the potential impact and consequences of the use of a WMD agent on their facility.

Joint training exercises State: The only way to test the emergency operating plans of multiple agencies and private industry is to either have an actual event or to have a joint training exercise.

Unit 1 Review Quiz Allow 10 minutes and then review the answers.