Course Duration

Target Audience

Course Objectives

Emergency Response to Terrorism: Basic Concepts

Homeland Security/National Fire Academy Certificate Course

16 hours

2 Instructors

Laptop, Projector, Student Handouts (250 pages)  

Fire service personnel; emergency medical services providers; hazardous material responders; public health workers; law enforcement; emergency communications personnel; disaster response agencies.

         Understanding and Recognizing Terrorism

         Implementing Self – Protective Measures

         Scene Security

         Tactical Considerations

         Incident Command Overview  

Hazardous Materials: Awareness

Certificate course IAW 29CFR 1910.120.q(6)i

6 hours

1 Instructor

Laptop, Projector, Student Handouts (110 pages)  

All emergency responders expected to participate in response operations involving hazardous materials.   This includes law enforcement, emergency medical, fire service and incident command personnel.

          HAZMAT Terms & Definitions

          Hazard Classes & Divisions

          Container Shapes & Recognition

          Material Safety Data Sheets

          Shipping Papers

          Terrorist Use of HAZMAT 

An Introduction to Terrorism

Certificate course for all agencies.   Interactive table-top exercises used throughout.

8 hours

2 Instructors

Laptop, Projector, Student Handouts

Incident Commanders, Fire service personnel; emergency medical services providers; CERT members; public health workers; law enforcement; emergency communications personnel; disaster response agencies.

          History of Terrorism

          Planning for an Attack

          Terrorism Response

          CBRN Hazards & Detection

          Federal Support Agencies

          Crime Scene Considerations 

CBRN Detection Technologies

Certificate course designed for emergency responders responsible for the initial detection of WMD hazards.  

4 hours

2 Instructors

Laptop, Projector, Student Handouts

All emergency responders expected to participate in the initial response operations involving Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) or hazardous materials.

          Common Terms & Definitions

          Chemical Detectors (capabilities/limitations)

          Radiological Detectors (capabilities/limits)

          Biological Detectors (capabilities/limitations)

          Selecting your detector(s)

          Detector Operation & Maintenance

Responding to Radiological Incidents

Certificate course for all agencies.   Interactive table-top exercises used throughout.

4 hours

2 Instructors

Laptop, Projector, Student Handouts

Fire service personnel; emergency medical services providers; hazardous material responders; public health workers; law enforcement; emergency communications personnel; disaster response agencies.

          Common Terms & Definitions

          Outward Warning Signs

          Radiation Detection

          Protection of Self and Others

          Review and Summary