Counter-Terrorism for Emergency Responders
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Technology, Industrial Health & Safety, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Social Science
| Author: | Robert A. Burke | ISBN: | 9781351648523 |
| Publisher: | CRC Press | Publication: | October 31, 2017 |
| Imprint: | CRC Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Robert A. Burke |
| ISBN: | 9781351648523 |
| Publisher: | CRC Press |
| Publication: | October 31, 2017 |
| Imprint: | CRC Press |
| Language: | English |
Using the authors many years of experience in emergency services and his skills as a hazardous materials consultant, prepares the first responder to handle everything from re-establishing control and on-scene triage to investigating the crime. Including information on pre-incident and avoidance tactics, the author also discusses monitoring and detection techniques, protective equipment and decontamination, and an extensive list of resource organizations and training opportunities. This up-to-date 3rd edition is written to provide concise information for emergency responders who might be called upon to confront explosive, chemical, nuclear, biological, or incendiary acts of terrorism.
Using the authors many years of experience in emergency services and his skills as a hazardous materials consultant, prepares the first responder to handle everything from re-establishing control and on-scene triage to investigating the crime. Including information on pre-incident and avoidance tactics, the author also discusses monitoring and detection techniques, protective equipment and decontamination, and an extensive list of resource organizations and training opportunities. This up-to-date 3rd edition is written to provide concise information for emergency responders who might be called upon to confront explosive, chemical, nuclear, biological, or incendiary acts of terrorism.
