Welcome and Course Overview

Introductions and Welcome Director/Course Coordinator welcome Faculty and staff introductions Student Introductions

Course Overview and Objectives Train First Responder Operations (FRO) level personnel to conduct responder decontamination As a part of an organized response to hazmat/WMD incidents

Training Focus Responder decontamination With the equipment and personnel on hand during a hazmat incident Where the training takes place In support of the hazmat team

Know Your Equipment If you conduct responder decon Know how to use all of your specialized decon equipment

Course Intent Train FROs to perform responder decontamination In any level of chemical protection Even as high a Level A PPE For any type of chemical spill Including weapons of mass destruction Under the direct supervision of a Decontamination Unit Leader

Decon Leader Training Should be Hazmat Technician

Decon Leader Training A FRO may be Decontamination Leader If that person is so capable and Hazmat Group Supervisor is a Hazmat Technician Decon Unit

Important Note This course establishes Guidelines for decon, not Standards

Course Objectives Describe the need for this training Describe the personnel, organization, equipment and procedures needed to conduct responder decon Demonstrate the ability to perform responder decon

Guidelines – Not Standards Course intent Decontamination guidelines Not specific standards

Guidelines – Not Standards Each emergency situation is different and requires guidelines that are flexible and can be adapted to the situation at hand

Course Breakdown Block Title Hours Welcome, Course Introduction and Overview 0.5 Basics of Responder Decontamination 2.0 PPE and Medical Considerations 1.0 Review and Exercise Briefing Responder Decontamination Exercise 3.0 Exercise Debrief and Course Close Total: 8.0

Key Administrative Announcements Start and end time Hourly breaks and start on time Restroom location Refreshments/Lunch break

Key Administrative Announcements Eating/drinking in classroom policy Cell phone and pager silence Course evaluation Certification requirements

Need for FRO Decon Training Hazmat/WMD incidents can be very resource intensive WMD incidents are low frequency, high impact situations

Need for FRO Decon Training Hazmat Technician or Specialist level personnel are a valuable asset Often come in limited numbers Many tasks and assignments Alternatives must be employed FRO-Decon

Typical Hazmat Incident Group Supervisor 1 Entry Leader 1 Entry Team 2 Backup Team 2 Decon 3 Tech Ref 1 ASO 1 Site Access 1 Total 12

So Then What? Many resources required Many jurisdiction don’t have the staff FROs trained in decon can be invaluable Augment minimally staffed hazmat team Are a “force multiplier”

Another Reason Firefighters are already trained to FRO Additional 8 hours of specialized decon training allows them to assist in hazmat incidents

What’s the Alternative? Technician Training = 160 hours FRO Decon Training = 8 hours Which will your chief pick?

Legal Guidance HAZWOPER regulation 29 CFR 1910.120(q) & Title 8 CCR §5192(q) Mandates training for emergency response OSHA Policy FROs can be trained to do decon

Legal Guidance This course meets the following: “Know how to perform basic control, containment and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resources and personal protective equipment available with their unit.” 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(ii)(D)

Upon Completion of Training You will be able to perform responder decon

Important! You are not a Hazmat Technician You should not make routine entry in hazardous environments for aggressive offensive actions to mitigate the incident!

More Important Ideas Complex incidents may require hazmat technicians to conduct decontamination

More Important Notes No substitute for good, sound judgment & experience

Summary Hazmat incidents demand resources Hazmat technicians and specialists may be limited in numbers First Responders can assist by conducting decontamination

Summary Course is teaches decon guidelines not specific standards Each emergency is different and requires flexible and adaptable guidelines Responders should become familiar with equipment and procedures they will use