TRANSCAER First on Scene: Hazmat Risks and Response
Tidewater EMS Council,
1104 Madison Plaza,
Chesapeake, VA 23320
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Available Sessions:
- to EDT
Overview
Training includes:
- Hands-on workshops and classroom instruction
- Complimentary lunch
- Certificates upon successful completion will be emailed following the event
Attendee Level
- Patrol officers, detectives, SWAT, narcotics officers, and field supervisors
- Hazmat technician/specialist
- First responders (EMS, Fire, Police)
- Basic/Introduction
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Event Focus
Key Topics:
- Introduction to Hazardous Materials
- Clandestine Drug and Explosive Laboratories
- Critical Response Considerations and Scene Management
- Case Studies, Legal Considerations, and Safety
Description
Learning Objectives:
- Define hazardous materials and the general classes (e.g., flammable, corrosive, toxic).
- Recognize the roles and limitations of LEOs during hazmat incidents.
- Understand federal laws and authority related to hazmat (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DOT).
- Identify signs and indicators of clandestine methamphetamine, fentanyl, and explosive labs
- Understand the hazards specific to chemical manufacturing operations
- Recognize booby traps and site security risks
- Apply principles of isolation, notification, and protection at hazmat scenes
- Understand how to coordinate with hazmat teams and other first responders
- Identify and preserve evidence safely at hazmat scenes
- Review relevant case studies and discuss recommended practices and lessons learned
- Understand legal procedures tied to hazardous materials evidence
- Reinforce officer safety and mental health after high-risk hazmat scenes
Important Details
Be at the site by 8:45 AM for registration. Depending on registration and training needs, the training schedule may be adjusted prior to event.
Registration will remain open until after the event. Walk-ins are welcome to register on-site at the training event; however, we strongly encourage pre-registration.
Sponsors
- TRANSCAER
Event Contacts
Erica
Fischer
CHEMTREC/TRANSCAER
efischer@chemtrec.com
3130 Fairview Park Drive
4th Floor
Falls Church VA 22042
efischer@chemtrec.com
Adam
Weiss
Downrange Solutions
Operations@downrange-solutions.com
Dave
Keller
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