This all-day session features information on Islamic terrorism response, NFPA 472 update, safety at the scene and the DOD hazmat program update. Download the DOD Day agenda and program details (pdf).
Training on the suicide bombing threat, including familiarization with improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and explosive materials typically used in suicide bombings, will be offered in this cutting-edge workshop. Participants will identify actions individual emergency responders can take to help prevent or deter suicide bombings, as well as techniques, tactics and procedures that support an effective and safe response to a suicide bombing. Participants will receive a DHS certificate of completion. Brian Bennett, Ph.D., CFO, Chief, Iselin Volunteer Fire Company #1, Metuchen, NJ
Risk assessment and sound operational procedures are necessary for a successful response to a Hazmat/WMD event. NFPA 472 discusses risk-based response; this session will provide an overview of that system, which can be used to make an informed response. An overview of threat management, risk assessment and international trends will be presented in addition to current trends in the United States. Chris Hawley, Deputy Senior Project Manager, CSC; Steven G. Patrick, Senior Hazardous Materials Officer, FBI Hazardous Materials Response Unit
The first part of this session will be a lecture on clandestine drug labs, including background, hazards, methods and recognition. Topics of discussion will include personal safety, types of hazardous materials and wastes produced, as well as the required interaction with law enforcement. The second part will be hands-on identification of different types of labs. Students will make entry into these special types of lab situations and perform recon while suited up. Rebecca C. Patrick, B.S., Forensic Scientist 2, Lehigh County Special Operations Team, Allentown, PA; Forrest A. Wieder, Special Operations Teams Coordinator, Lehigh County Special Operations Team, Allentown, PA
One of the most prevalent cargo tanks on the highways today is the MC-306 and DOT-406 gasoline tank truck. This workshop focuses on the risks and how to properly handle a gasoline cargo tank when it leaks, leaves the roadway or becomes involved in a fire. This workshop will also familiarize emergency responders with construction features, vents, valves and other operations that must be understood before taking offensive actions. The workshop will conclude with a curbside dome-leak simulation, proper clamp application and a flame-impingement demonstration. Michael Moore, Operations Manager, Safe Transportation Training Specialists, LLC; Dave Wolfe, General Manager, Safe Transportation Training Specialists, LLC
The HazmatIQ 4-Step System is a response tool that incorporates a series of easy-to-understand job aids called Smart Charts Step 1 is above the line/below the line chemical size-up using only the chemical name. Step 2 is chemical research process based on only seven chemical and physical properties. Step 3 is detection device selection: CGI, PID, FID, pH paper, Temperature gun, KI paper, etc. Step 4 is accurate PPE selection: Level-A, Level-B or SFPC (bunker gear). Joe Gorman, Hazardous Materials Technician, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue, Winchester, VA; Cris Aguirre, Lieutenant Hazmat Unit, Miami Dade Fire and Rescue, Miami, FL
Infrared (IR) and Raman chemical identifiers are now common in the first-responder toolbox. Handheld and tabletop versions of both technologies exist, but each has certain advantages and limitations that users must understand. This intensive, interactive, hands-on workshop introduces the concepts of IR and Raman as participants run actual samples. Understanding inconclusive library searches, identifying mixtures and dealing with difficult samples are addressed. James Barrett, Owner, The Barrett Group, LLC; Mark L. Norman, Ph.D., Applications Manager, Smiths Detection
Chemistry is a fearful subject for emergency responders. Come learn the basics of chemistry and the application to your response. NFPA 472 has 68 terms the emergency responder must understand for hazard and risk assessment. We will look at the least understood terms and the importance to emergency response. Richard Dufek, Battalion Chief (Ret.), Carmel Fire Department, Westfield, IN
The IAFF’s new Frontline Safety Curriculum will help decrease the number of injuries and deaths by helping firefighters become safety leaders and advocates for safe behavior. The overall goal is to better balance the safety and lives of firefighters with the overall mission of the incident. This course gives firefighters the opportunity to learn new strategies they can use to help decrease firefighter injury and death in their department. Representatives, International Association of Fire Fighters, Washington, DC
Intermodal containers began making their way into American industry during the 1970s. Since that time they’ve become increasingly popular and bring a different challenge to rail, marine and highway transportation. This workshop on intermodal containers will deal with pressurized and nonpressurized intermodal portable tank containers as well as other types of intermodal transportation containers and will include a field trip to the Port of Baltimore. This course will identify the regulations and codes that govern intermodals, the various types of intermodals and their design features, markings and closures. Michael Hildebrand, CSP, Consultant, Hildebrand and Noll Associates, Inc.; William Hand, Houston Fire Department (ret.), Houston, TX
Response personnel must have the ability to quickly estimate the potential harms that may occur at the scene of a hazmat event. With knowledge of the container, the chemical and physical properties, the prediction of behavior may seem like magic, but in fact the events have a predictable behavior. This session will guide the responder through a matrix of decision points that are rooted in the chemistry of hazardous materials. Armando Bevelacqua, Hazmat, Technician, District Chief - Special Operations, Orlando Fire Department, Clermont, FL; Tony Mussorfiti, Hazmat, Technician, Lieutenant, Fire Department of New York (FDNY), Massapequa, NY
The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services, Hazmat Response Division, and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bio-Terrorism Laboratory, have developed a comprehensive program of training and procedures to address the concerns of field sampling, screening and testing. A presentation on the Massachusetts approach will outline the elements of strategy, tactics, methods and interpretation that satisfied opponents and earned this program a prominent position in the future of biothreat response. Unique tools and easy-to-develop process aids will be demonstrated with hands-on opportunity for participants. Cheryl Gauthier, MA, MT, ASCP, NCA, Director, Bio-Terrorism Response Laboratory, Massachusetts Department of Public Health; David M. Ladd, Director of Hazardous Materials Emergency Response, Massachusetts Department of Fire Services, Stow, MA; Martin Greene, Deputy Director for Training & Standards, Hazardous Materials Response Division, Massachusetts Department of Fire Services, Stow, MA
