Introduction to Radiological/Nuclear WMD Operations (AWR-140)

AWR-140 introduces Radiological/Nuclear WMD operations for first responders and others, who may be tasked with response or support missions. The course provides fundamental knowledge regarding recognition of the threat or incident, protective measures, notifications and securing the incident area. The course addresses competencies found in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 472, Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents (2013) for Awareness and Operations levels.

Course Objectives:

• Explain ionizing radiation, its sources, properties, and methods of measurement.
• Recognize possible radiological/nuclear threats and the consequences of a radiological/nuclear incident.
• Recognize radiological/nuclear indicators and clues as part of the on-scene analysis/size up and make notification requirements of a first responder during a radiological/nuclear WMD incident.
• Identify and initiate awareness level protective actions and isolation techniques at the scene to reduce radiation exposure and/or contamination to themselves and others.

Hours: 4
Cost: No Cost
This training can be completed online through the CTOS Center for Radiological/Nuclear Training Portal or request a mobile delivery for a team/department.