Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
1318
Course Name
Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings - 2 Hour
Contact Hours
2.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
American Water Works Association - PA Section
Primary Contact
Melanie Greene
melanie@paawwa.org
717-774-8870 Ext.
Website
Description
This course was developed to give participants an "awareness level" of proper procedures in delaing with a bomb incident. The bomb has become the weapon of choice for terrosrists and other radical groups. It is important that water and wastewater personnel have a basic understanding of how to deal with a bomb threat, a suspected bomb (ex. Suspicious package found on the grounds) or an actual explosive incident.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* Terrorists and energetic materials
* Recognition and identification of energetic materials
* Incident response
* Bomb detonation presentation
* Scenario exercise
Target Audience
Water and wastewater operators
Training Format
Classroom