Firefighter Attends Training for Weapons of Mass Destruction |
By Firefighter/EMT Justin Bowers | |
December 6, 2010 | |
Throughout the months of July and November, FF/EMT Justin Bowers attended various training courses around the country. Drawing first responders from all 50 states, these programs were designed to teach members of the emergency response disciplines such as fire, EMS, and law enforcement how to prevent, detect, mitigate, and respond to various terrorist incidents that involve Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, or Explosive (CBRNE) devices. The training was fully funded by the Department of Homeland Security. Travel, lodging, and meals were all provided. Each class lasted a week and focused on a different threat. They were: Weapons of Mass Destruction HAZMAT Technician. Anniston, Alabama
Incident Response to Terrorist Bombing (IRTB). Socorro, NM
Prevention and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents (PRSBI). Deming, NM
Rad/Nuke Response Training. Las Vegas, NV
There was also plenty of time for sightseeing and networking with fellow students from around the country. Also while in New Mexico, FF/EMT Bowers was given the extremely rare opportunity to spend an evening on duty with members of the Las Cruces Station of the United States Border Patrol. |
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