Welcome and Course Overview

Introductions and WelcomeIntroductions and Welcome

Director/Course Coordinator welcome Faculty and staff introductions Student Introductions

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 EquipmentKnow Your EquipmentKnow Your EquipmentKnow Your Equipment

If you conduct responder deconIf you conduct responder deconKnow how to use all of your Know how to use all of your

specialized decon equipmentspecialized decon equipment

If you conduct responder deconIf you conduct responder deconKnow how to use all of your Know how to use all of your

specialized decon equipmentspecialized decon equipment

Course IntentCourse Intent

Train FROs to perform responder Train FROs to perform responder decontaminationdecontamination– In any level of chemical protectionIn any level of chemical protection

Even as high a Level A PPEEven as high a Level A PPE

– For any type of chemical spillFor any type of chemical spill Including weapons of mass destructionIncluding weapons of mass destruction

– Under the direct supervision of a Under the direct supervision of a Decontamination Unit LeaderDecontamination Unit Leader

Decon Leader Training

Should be Hazmat Technician

Decon Unit

Decon Leader Training

A FRO may be Decontamination Leader– If that person is so capable and

– Hazmat Group Supervisor is a Hazmat Technician

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 StandardsGuidelines – 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 0.5

Responder Decontamination Exercise 3.0

Exercise Debrief and Course Close 1.0

Total: 8.0

Key Administrative Announcements

Start and end timeHourly breaks and start on timeRestroom locationRefreshments/Lunch break

Key Administrative Announcements

Eating/drinking in classroom policyCell phone and pager silenceCourse evaluationCertification 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 IdeasMore Important Ideas

Complex incidents may require hazmat Complex incidents may require hazmat technicians to conduct decontaminationtechnicians to conduct decontamination

More Important NotesMore Important Notes

No substitute for good, sound No substitute for good, sound judgment & experiencejudgment & 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