Counter-Terrorism for Emergency Responders
Description:... 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. The nature of terrorist attacks has changed. They are no longer considered to happen only in third world countries, and chemical and biological agents are replacing bombs as the method of choice. Whether terrorism is foreign or domestic, it is the local emergency responder who has to answer the call, provide security to the site, give aid to the wounded and literally put out the fire. Counter-Terrorism for Emergency Responders suggests that these chemical attacks be treated as another hazardous materials response. The chemicals used are usually common industrial chemicals. If emergency response teams are prepared to handle hazardous materials, they can effectively deal with chemical and biological agents with the information presented in this book. In providing step-by-step procedures for recognition and identification procedures, this book explores security and isolation zones, as well as the use of protective equipment and decontamination procedures. It fully guides those who are responsible for providing aid and comfort to the victims at terrorist sites.
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