Response to Radiological/Nuclear Incidents (Awareness: Train-the-Trainer)

This Train-the-Trainer course is radiological/nuclear overview designed for firefighters, first responders and other personnel who are likely to be the first to arrive on the scene of a radiological/nuclear incident. It focuses on the basics of radiation, possible health effects, hazard identification, and proper notification procedures.

Includes the following:
* Basic properties of radiation and its effects on responders in a radiological environment
* The health effects on the responders and the basic principles of emergency medical treatment
* Applies concepts used to reduce exposure while operating in a radiation environment
* The use of techniques to determine the radiological hazards and to make tactical decisions
* To describe the issues and considerations associated with managing large-scale rad./nuclear incidents
   
NOTE:  This 1-day course will be held on Sunday.

Lead Instructor: Marion L. Sloane, Senior Operations Specialist, Bechtel Nevada
BIO: Officer, Special Forces.  Responsible to lead and direct a Special Forces B Detachment.  Responsible to develop Unconventional Warfare plans in support of European Theatre objectives.  Responsible to train and advise Royal Thai forces in the Republic of Vietnam.  Responsible to develop air operations and aerial delivery techniques for Communist Suppressions Operations Command, Thailand.

Date:
September 14, 2008

Location:
Area 2 Fire School
Lake Barkley State Park
Cadiz, Kentucky

To register for the course, contact:

Ed Schmidt
Email: ed.schmidt@kctcs.edu
Office: 1-888-306-7986

or

Kelly Bolin
Email: kbolin0002@kctcs.edu
Office: 1-888-306-7986