Counter-Terrorism for Emergency Responders, Second Edition

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 540 pages
• Published by: CRC
• Edition: 2nd Edition July 25, 2006
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0849399238
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0849399237
• Book Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 1.4 inches
• Weighs: 1.8 pounds

Product Description
Terrorism is no longer something that only happens to other countries.  Attacks on US soil in the 1990s brought the reality of terrorism home and the Sept 11^th tragedy let us know that the United States is a high priority target. The goal of todays terrorist is body count, and while traditional bombings have served them in the past, the allure of killing thousands of people with a very small amount of biological or chemical agent will prove irresistible.  Our only defense on the front line is a well-prepared emergency response team.

The key to an effective terrorist response is to understand and contain the hazardous materials involved. Counter-Terrorism for Emergency Responders, Second Edition meticulously details the characteristics, actions, identification, containment, and emergency treatment of all types of agents. Drastically updated from the 1999 edition, chapter after chapter is packed with new information on chemical agents, biological agents, and explosive, nuclear, and incendiary devices. 

Using his 26 years of experience in emergency services and his skills as a hazardous materials consultant in more than 15 states, the author 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 provides new monitoring and detection techniques, protective equipment and decontamination, and an extensive list of resource organizations and training opportunities.  The worst may never happen to your community, but will you be prepared if it does?

Book Info
Provides step-by-step procedures for recognizing and identifying terrorist incidents. Explores scene security, crime scene, isolation issues and recommended protective equipment and decontamination procedures. Provides guidance for all emergency responders to terrorist incidents, including fire, EMS, and law enforcement. DLC: Terrorism--Prevention. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.