Counter-Terrorism for Emergency Responders Robert Burke,
Publisher: Lewis Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1566703638
Edition: Hardcover; 1999-08-27
Summary:
What do the World Trade Center, Atlanta Olympic Park, Oklahoma City,
and the chemical attacks in Japan have in common? They are all
terrorist attacks. While "It can't happen here" is still a common
mind-set, chemical and biological agent attacks, bombings, nuclear
devices, and incendiary devices can indeed happen in any community.
The resulting loss of life and disruption of lifestyle caused by
these potential incidents is too great to ignore. Where ever and
however the attacks occur, it is the local emergency responder who
has to answer the call, provide security to the site, give aide to
the wounded and, in some cases, literally put out the fire.
Counter-Terrorism for Emergency Responders suggests that while these
chemical attacks are not unlike other types of hazardous materials
incidents, they also include additional special circumstances. With
the information in this book, emergency response teams will be
prepared to handle all types of hazardous materials and effectively
deal with chemical and biological agents.In providing step-by-step
instructions for recognition and identification procedures, this book
explores security and isolation zones, as well as the use of
protective equipment and decontamination procedures.
Counter-Terrorism for Emergency Responders guides those who are
responsible for providing aid and comfort to the victims at terrorist
sites, whether foreign or domestic. This includes emergency medical
responders, firefighters, and police.
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