DOE/NV/25946-2118

Winter 2015 Course Catalog

C e n t e r f o r R a d i o l o g i c a l / N u c l e a r Tr a i n i n g AT THE NE VADA NATIONAL SECURIT Y SITE

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security

The CTOS program is supported by Memorandum of Agreement Number DE-GM58-11NA25492, between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Preparedness Directorate (FEMA/NPD), National Training and Education Division (NTED) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration, Nevada Field Office (NNSA/NFO). This work is done by National Security Technologies, LLC, under Contract No. DE-AC52-06NA25946 with the DOE/NNSA/NFO. Points of view or opinions in this program are those of the author(s) and do not represent the position or policies of the United States Government or any agency thereof, or its contractors or subcontractors. For more information on FEMA/NPD and its programs, visit the websites at: www.fema.gov www.firstrespondertraining.gov or call the Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk at: 1-800-368-6498. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government or any agency thereof, or its contractors or subcontractors.

U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration Nevada Field Office, CTOS–Center for Radiological/Nuclear Training at the Nevada National Security Site www.ctosnnsa.org

Contents Introduction Training History......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Instructor Staff............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Training at the Nevada National Security Site........................................................................................................................................................ 7 Missions ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 AWR-140

WMD Radiological/Nuclear Awareness Course...................................................................................................................................................10

AWR-140-W

WMD Radiological/Nuclear Awareness Course WBT........................................................................................................................................11

AWR-140-1

WMD Radiological/Nuclear Awareness Train-the-Trainer Course...................................................................................................................13

Prevention Courses...............................................................................................................................................................................................................15 PER-243

Personal Radiation Detector Course (PRD)..........................................................................................................................................................16

PER-243-1

Personal Radiation Detector Train-the-Trainer Course (PRD-TTT)................................................................................................................18

PER-245

Secondary Screener/Radiation Isotope Identifier Device Course (SS/RIID)....................................................................................................21

PER-246

Primary Screener/Backpack Basic Course (PS/BB)..............................................................................................................................................24

AWR-224-W

Secondary Screener/Radiation Detection Kit Components and Controls WBT (SS/RDK CC).....................................................................26

PER-247

Secondary Screener/Radiation Detection Kit Operations and Strategies Course (SS/RDK)..........................................................................28

PER-300

Personal Radiation Detector Refresher Course (PRD REF)................................................................................................................................30

PER-300-W

Personal Radiation Detector Refresher Course WBT (PRD REF).....................................................................................................................32

PER-297-W

Secondary Screener/Radiation Isotope Identifier Device Refresher Course WBT (SS/RIID REF)................................................................33

PRNDOS

Preventive Radiological/Nuclear Detection On-Site Program Component Suite of Courses....................................................................................................................................................................................... 35

Response Courses......................................................................................................................................................................................................................37 PER-240

WMD Radiological/Nuclear Responder Operations Course (RO)....................................................................................................................38

PER-241

WMD Radiological/Nuclear Course for Hazardous Material Technicians (HAZMAT).................................................................................40

PER-307-W

Introduction to Improvised Nuclear Device Effects and Response Strategies WBT (IND EFF)....................................................................42

CTOS

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Frequently Asked Questions

F.A.Q.

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Resources

Rad Responder Network..........................................................................................................................................................................................47

National Domestic Preparedness Consortium

NDPC.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................50

Contact Information

U.S. Department of Energy CTOS-Center for Rad/Nuc Training at the Nevada National Security Site P.O. Box 98521, M/S NLV 126 Las Vegas, NV 89193-8521

CTOS Website: www.ctosnnsa.org Registration Desk: Toll Free: 1.877.WMD.CTOS (1.877.963.2867) Call: 702.295.3224

Email: Resident Courses: [email protected] Mobile Training: [email protected]

CTOS Web Campus:

Fax: 702.295.7815 Efax: 702.537.2639

CTOS Website

WBT Portal: www.nts-ctos.com WBT Email: [email protected]

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CTOS–Center for Radiological/Nuclear Training at the Nevada National Security Site Introduction CTOS is the nation’s premier radiological/nuclear weapons of mass destruction (WMD) counter-terrorism training center. The U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) CTOS–Center for Radiological/Nuclear Training at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) has trained America’s First Responders since 1998. CTOS represents the NNSA’s Nevada Field Office (NFO) as a charter member of the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (NDPC). The mission of the NDPC is to enhance the preparedness of federal, state, local, and tribal emergency responders/first receivers and teams, including non-governmental organizations and the private sector, to reduce the nation’s vulnerability to incidents involving weapons of mass destruction, terrorism, and all-hazard highconsequence events by providing technical assistance and developing, delivering, and assessing plans, training, and exercises. The NDPC operates under the oversight of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency/National Preparedness Directorate (DHS/FEMA/NPD) National Training and Education Division (NTED). Further information on NDPC and its partners is included in the back of the catalog. The target audiences for courses delivered by CTOS are the 10 professional disciplines, as well as the private sector and citizens through its courses as identified by the DHS NTED: law enforcement, emergency medical services, emergency management agencies, fire service, hazardous material personnel, public works, governmental administrative, public safety communications, health care, and public health. CTOS conducts performance-based training through resident courses at the NNSS or by mobile training teams (MTT) at local jurisdictions preparing responders to take immediate, decisive action in preventing or responding to terrorist use of a radiological/nuclear WMD. With the exception of awareness-level and online courses, all courses deliver performance-based training, using actual radioactive material. Radioactive sources and classroom activities are controlled and doses to students are monitored to ensure minimal potential dose to class participants (lower than a chest X-ray or a typical round-trip airline flight across the U.S.). However, radiation levels are sufficient to practice techniques needed in a real incident involving much higher levels. All attendees operate radiation detection and measurement instruments throughout each performance-based course. Attendees practice with radioactive material in the classroom and during drills and exercise scenarios. Each CTOS course has been approved for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 0.1 CEU is offered per contact hour of instruction. CEUs assigned to the courses help the response community maintain their rigorous professional requirements/educational demands.

Training History Specialized radiological/nuclear WMD response training at the NNSS was first offered in 1998 to state and local jurisdiction emergency responders from across the U.S., and included Responder Operations, Incident Command Operations, and WMD Terrorism Training. The NNSS soon became a popular training center for emergency responders due to its unique training venues, security, and WMD expertise. Prior to 9/11, state and local jurisdictions had minimal radiological or nuclear detection capability. Not until after the catastrophic events of 9/11 were the threats of Radiological Dispersal Devices (RDDs) or Improvised Nuclear Devices (INDs) taken as seriously as they are today. Instructor-led courses developed after 9/11 have been customized to address and enhance first responder ability to respond effectively to the detonation of an RDD or IND. CTOS training expanded in 2002 with awareness level courses and www.ctosnnsa.org

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added a force-multiplying train-the-trainer program that allowed CTOS to reach more first responders. Over the years, the CTOS contribution to national preparedness has been substantial, training responders from all 50 states and each U.S. territory. Since September 11, 2001, more than 150,000 first responders have been trained, through direct delivery of CTOS curriculum by DHS-certified instructors and indirect delivery of course materials through Train-the-Trainer programs and web-based training. Today, the various CTOS programs meet the training and education needs of more than 15,000 emergency responders in state, local, and tribal governments each year, protecting the nation from a potential radiological or nuclear WMD.

Instructor Staff The 70 member CTOS instructor staff consists of police officers, firefighters, emergency managers, radiological and nuclear subject matter experts, emergency medical services, Civil Support Team (CST) members, retired and active-duty responders, and personnel with extensive military experience. CTOS relies on the expertise of this multitalented group to assist in the development and delivery of courses that meet the needs of their communities. All CTOS courses are subject to a DHS certification process that utilizes third-party subject matter experts to validate the content of the course materials and ensure that the lessons are meeting industry standards and regulations. In addition to all courses undergoing certification, all CTOS instructors must complete the DHS and NDPC Instructor Certification Programs. Instructors all possess both DHS and NDPC Instructor Certifications, which provides CTOS with a consistent approach to ensuring only highly skilled instructors with both field and classroom experience deliver DHS-sponsored training.

CTOS Training Facilities at the NNSS–CTOS/NNSA

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Training at the Nevada National Security Site Unique Training Venues To conduct the most realistic performance-based radiological/nuclear WMD counter-terrorism training possible, CTOS conducts resident training courses at the NNSS. The NNSS is a massive outdoor laboratory, national experimental center, and training facility located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada. Originally established for testing nuclear weapons, from 1951 to 1992, 1,021 nuclear detonations and numerous radiological dispersal tests have been executed at the NNSS. Since the 1950s, the NNSS has been conducting training and exercises using radioactive materials and contaminated environments. The rich nuclear testing history of the NNSS offers dynamic training opportunities today. The 1,375 square miles of secluded and secure land at the NNSS provide a safe environment for training in realistic WMD scenarios. In 1955, the Federal Civil Defense Administration constructed a small town at the T-1 Site. The town included houses and bungalows built to various building codes, electric power systems, a radio broadcasting station, weigh station, propane tank farm, vehicles, fire equipment, food supplies, and other items used for the test. In a nationally televised event on May 5, 1955, this community was devastated by a 29-kiloton nuclear detonation in order to evaluate the effects of a nuclear explosion on civilian communities and test the emergency response capabilities of Civil Defense organizations. Four nuclear devices were detonated at this location between 1952 and 1957, and the small amount of nuclear fallout remaining from these detonations is now below the surface of the soil, providing a realistic and safe training area. Adding to the realism, radioactive debris created during the nuclear detonations, such as twisted steel fragments and sand melted into radioactive glass (trinity glass or trinitite), is still scattered throughout the T-1 Site. Industrial, sealed radioactive sources are also placed in exercise areas to create elevated radiation levels and the realistic training venues needed for training objectives. After the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the CTOS training program converted the T-1 Site at NNSS into a training center demonstrating an American community attacked by terrorists using an IND or multiple RDDs. Completed in 2004, the T-1 Site is once again being used to prepare the country to respond to and mitigate the effects of a nuclear attack. The Radiological/Nuclear WMD Incident Exercise Site (T-1 Site) at the covers approximately 40 acres allowing over 100 emergency responders to participate simultaneously.

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Ground Zero of Nuclear Detonations

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RDD in Downtown Area

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RDD at Airport with Planes and Trucks

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RDD at Train Station with Locomotive

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Rail Station/Classroom

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Industrial Site/Clandestine Laboratory

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Attacks on Tractor Trailer Transport Vehicles

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Airliner Debris Field

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Participant Staging Area

10. Contaminated Restaurant and Strip Mall 11. Residences/Safe Houses 12. Railroad Tunnel 13. Crashed/Damaged Vehicles Radiological/Nuclear WMD Incident Exercise Site (T-1 Site)–CTOS/NNSA

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Missions Presidential Policy Directive 8 details five mission areas listed by core capabilities. (CTOS courses focus on the Prevention and Response mission areas.) 1. Prevention 2. Protection 3. Mitigation 4. Response 5. Recovery

Prevention Mission Training (primary/secondary screener) The prevention mission is designed to improve the nation’s capability to detect and assess unauthorized attempts to import, possess, store, develop, or transport nuclear or radiological material for use against the nation. Training provided by CTOS is designed to provide first responders with the capability to perform the functions required to fulfill the mission. The primary target audience is the law enforcement community, with the objective of providing them the necessary knowledge and skills to properly employ the varied radiation detection equipment products used in detecting a radiological or nuclear device before it has a chance to be used during a terror incident. The CTOS prevention mission training supports several federally funded regionally executed initiatives and follow-on exercises involving state, local, and tribal jurisdictions and agencies. The prevention curriculum teaches responders to detect and locate the presence of radiation and radiological material, use radiological/nuclear material recognition factors to assist in assessing situations, and utilize technical reachback assistance, via telephone and email, to evaluate instrument readings. Primary Screening course trains state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) law enforcement, fire department, first responders and others who are tasked with the Preventive Radiological/Nuclear Detection (PRND) mission and employ Primary Screening with personal radiation detectors (PRDs) within the bounds of their jurisdictional/agency operational policies and procedures. This is a performance-based course that evaluates participants on their knowledge, skills, and abilities in the primary screener role. • PRD (Train the Trainer, Refreshers) • Backpack 1. Secondary Screening target audiences are jurisdictions engaged in PRND operations that do not fall into the above described categories. • Radiation Isotope Identifier Device Refresher • Radiation Detection Kit (including AWR-224) Responder Disciplines 1. Emergency Management Agency 2. Emergency Medical Services 3. Fire Service 4. Hazardous Materials Personnel 5. Law Enforcement 6. Public Health 7. Whole Community 8. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) and private entities such as private and corporate security firms engaged in RND activities Officer surveying a vehicle using a PRD–CTOS/NNSA

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Response Mission Training By providing four tiers of response-level training, first responders progressively learn radiological/nuclear response tasks starting with the Awareness Level, continuing with the Operations Level, Technical Level, and Management and Planning. 1. Awareness-Level Training is for personnel who, in the course of their normal duties, could encounter an emergency involving radiological/nuclear materials/WMDs and are expected to recognize its presence, protect themselves, call for trained personnel, and secure the scene. The Awareness course focuses on the basics of radiation, possible health effects, hazard identification, proper notification procedures, and the radiological/ nuclear threat. Awareness-level courses are also available online as well as through indirect instructor-led instruction from responders that have completed an Awareness Train-the-Trainer program. 2. Operations-Level Training includes both core competencies and mission-specific training for Operationslevel responders regarding radiological/nuclear WMD incidents. Responders experience hands-on training with radiation sources while learning the basic operation of radiation survey meters and dosimeters. Attendees conduct radiological surveys of personnel, vehicles, facilities, and outdoor areas. Attendees also learn fundamental tenants of contamination protection based on the radioactive threat, perform radiological decontamination, and perform life-saving rescue operations. Operations- level courses are delivered via MTT at the agencies’ jurisdiction. 3. Technician-Level Training builds on the knowledge and skills developed during the Awareness and Operations level courses. The WMD Radiological/Nuclear Course for Hazardous Materials Technicians provides the attendees additional hands-on experience with elevated radiation fields and includes operational considerations for working in high radiation areas, limiting responder radiation doses, and rescuing contaminated victims. Attendees form operational teams to participate in realistic drills involving the probable terrorist use of radiological material. The course culminates with a final exercise. Technician-level training is conducted at the NNSS. 4. Command-Level courses are designed for managers who build plans and coordinate the response to highconsequence radiological/nuclear events. CTOS is currently developing course materials that will train key leaders in the first-responder communities how to deal with a catastrophic nuclear detonation. When combined with the current curriculum, training for key leaders will enhance the nation’s ability to respond to a radiological or nuclear WMD.

Cost There is no cost for state, local, and tribal first responders or CST members to attend CTOS courses. For resident courses held at the NNSS, the program pays travel and per-diem expenses for all students but does not provide funds to backfill. MTT courses can be scheduled for first responders and CST personnel as long as they can meet the minimum number of students for a class. Under Title 32, state, local, or tribal first responders can participate in the training. Title 10 federal employees may attend resident courses on a space available basis but must provide their own travel and per diem funding. Federal employees may also be invited by the host organization during MTT delivered training. Neither travel nor per-diem is provided for MTT students, and the host is required to provide the necessary training facilities to conduct the training as written. Training America’s first responders to prevent or respond to terrorist’s use of radiological or nuclear WMD is a CTOS priority. CTOS continuously strives to develop and deliver the most realistic and highest quality training in support of this priority.

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AWR-140 WMD Radiological/Nuclear Awareness Course

Hours: 6 hours

Course Description

PREVENTION/RESPONSE

This instructor-led course presents a radiological/nuclear WMD overview consisting of ionizing radiation fundamentals, terminology, health effects, and recognition factors. This information is requisite knowledge for responders performing the interdiction/prevention mission as well as first responders and other personnel who are likely to be the first to arrive on the scene of a radiological/nuclear incident. This fundamental knowledge of ionizing radiation and its effects is vital to responder safety, allowing performance of their mission while keeping the risk to themselves and the public as low as reasonably achievable.

Course Objectives • Define the fundamentals of radiation, radioactive material, ionization, and contamination. • Describe the indicators, signs, and symptoms of exposure to radiation. • Recognize the presence of radiological material from radiological postings (colors and symbols), container shapes/types, or unusual signs that may indicate the threat of a radiological incident, and make appropriate notifications for additional agencies and resources that may be needed. • Describe the radiological/nuclear WMD threat and its potential impact on the community.

Target Audience/ Discipline

Search and Rescue, Transportation Security

Eligibility It is the responsibility of the jurisdiction to select course participants.

CEUs: 0.60 Format: Instructor-Led DHS Course #: AWR-140 Prerequisites: N/A

Enrollment Information In order to attend a training class delivered by one of the FEMA/NPD training partners, a request must be submitted to the designated U.S. Department of Homeland Security training point of contact. For a Training Coordinator in your area, please call 877.963.2867 or email [email protected].

Certificate A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course, granting 0.60 continuing education units (CEUs) through the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). A letter verifying CEUs can be provided upon request by contacting CTOS at [email protected].

Cost All training and course materials are provided at no cost to eligible participants.

Animal Emergency Services, Agricultural Safety, Citizen/ Community Volunteer, Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Healthcare, Hazardous Materials, Information Technology, Law Enforcement, Other, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Private Sector/ Corporate Security and Safety Professionals, Public Works,

This course enhances the competencies defined in National Fire Protection Association NFPA 472, “Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/ WMD Incidents,” for responding to specific radiological/nuclear WMD incidents, and augments the responder’s knowledge and skills to perform those duties and functions.

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Min/Max Enrollment: N/A

Compliance

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Smoke plume from a nuclear detonation – NNSA/NFO

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AWR-140-W WMD Radiological/Nuclear Awareness Course

Min/Max Enrollment: N/A Hours: 6 hours

Course Description This web-based training course presents a radiological/nuclear WMD overview consisting of ionizing radiation fundamentals, terminology, health effects, and recognition factors. This information is requisite knowledge for responders performing the interdiction/prevention mission as well as first responders and other personnel who are likely to be the first to arrive on the scene of a radiological/nuclear incident. This fundamental knowledge of ionizing radiation and its effects is vital to responder safety, allowing performance of their mission while keeping the risk to themselves and the public as low as reasonably achievable.

CEUs: 0.60 Format: WBT DHS Course #: AWR-140-W Prerequisites: N/A

PREVENTION/RESPONSE

Course Objectives • Define the fundamentals of radiation, radioactive material, ionization, and contamination. • Describe the indicators, signs, and symptoms of exposure to radiation. • Recognize the presence of radiological material from radiological postings (colors and symbols), container shapes/types, or unusual signs that may indicate the threat of a radiological incident, and make appropriate notifications for additional agencies and resources that may be needed. • Describe the radiological/nuclear WMD threat and its potential impact on the community.

Target Audience/ Discipline Animal Emergency Services, Agricultural Safety, Citizen/ Community Volunteer, Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Healthcare, Hazardous Materials, Information Technology, Law Enforcement, Other, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Private Sector/ Corporate Security and Safety Professionals, Public Works, www.ctosnnsa.org

Search and Rescue, Transportation Security

Eligibility State, local, tribal, and territorial responders in the professional response disciplines as well as non-governmental organizations, including faith-based and non-profit groups, private industry, individual citizens, families, and communities.

Certificate A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course, granting 0.60 continuing education units (CEUs) through the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). A letter verifying CEUs can be provided upon request by contacting CTOS at [email protected].

Cost All training and course materials are provided at no cost to eligible participants.

Compliance This course enhances the competencies defined in National Fire Protection Association NFPA 472, “Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/ CTOS–Center for Rad/Nuc Training at the NNSS

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WMD Incidents,” for responding to specific radiological/nuclear WMD incidents, and augments the responder’s knowledge and skills to perform those duties and functions.

Enrollment Information

RESPONSE/PREVENTION

Access the CTOS Web Campus at www.nts-ctos.com and create an account. To register for an online course, select the course catalog.

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AWR-140-1 WMD Radiological/Nuclear Awareness Train-the-Trainer Course

Hours: 3 hours

Course Description This instructor-led course prepares trainers to deliver the AWR-140 WMD Radiological/Nuclear Awareness Course. It focuses on the delivery of the AWR-140 course, including class preparation, instructional techniques, completion of course paperwork, notes and delivery tips, slide groupings, key points, and information to aid instruction.

Cost

• Prepare remote instructors to present the AWR-140 Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Radiological/Nuclear Awareness Course.

All training and course materials are provided at no cost to eligible participants.

Target Audience/ Discipline

This course enhances the competencies defined in National Fire Protection Association NFPA 472, “Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/ WMD Incidents,” for responding to specific radiological/nuclear WMD incidents, and augments the responder’s knowledge and skills to perform those duties and functions.

Eligibility It is the responsibility of the jurisdiction to select course participants.

Certificate

CEUs: 0.30 Format: Mobile DHS Course #: AWR-140-1 Prerequisites:

• AWR-140 or AWR-140-W WMD Radiological/Nuclear Awareness Course

Compliance

Enrollment Information In order to attend a training class delivered by one of the FEMA/NPD training partners, a request must be submitted to the designated U.S. Department of Homeland Security training point of contact. For a Training Coordinator in your area, please call 877.963.2867 or email [email protected].

A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course, granting 0.30 continuing education units (CEUs) through the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). A letter verifying CEUs can be provided upon request by contacting CTOS at [email protected]. Reviewing teachback materials – CTOS/NNSA

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PREVENTION/RESPONSE

Course Objectives

Animal Emergency Services, Agricultural Safety, Citizen/ Community Volunteer, Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Healthcare, Hazardous Materials, Information Technology, Law Enforcement, Other, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Private Sector/ Corporate Security and Safety Professionals, Public Works, Search and Rescue, Transportation Security

Min/Max Enrollment: 25–30

Prevention

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Personal Radiation Detection... CTOS currently trains on the equipment shown below. Additional instrument modules will be developed as required.

Primary Screening

is the initial point of radiation detection including the first contact with a conveyance, individual, or shipment.

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• Pager • Pager-S

Polimaster

• PM1703GN • PM1703M • PM1703MO-1

RAE Systems

• GammaRAE II • NeutronRAE II

Canberra

• UltraRadiac

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D-tect Systems

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Thermo Scientific

• RadEye PRD • RadEye PRD-ER • RadEye G

Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation

• Model 951 nukeALERT • Model 1703 MO-1

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PER-243 Personal Radiation Detector Course Course Description

Hours: 7 hours

PREVENTION

This instructor-led, exercise-based course is designed to train the Preventive Radiological/Nuclear Detection (PRND) mission using a personal radiation detector (PRD) to perform a preliminary radiological assessment. Responders operate PRDs to detect radiation, verify the radiation alarm, localize the source of radiation, measure the radiation level, and assess the threat status of the situation. Participants employ PRDs to help adjudicate potential threats regarding situations with people, vehicles, packages, and facilities. Additional information regarding PRND operations in maritime environments is available and included as needed. Sealed radioactive sources are used during drills and practical exercises. These sources are intended to simulate types of radioactive material that may be encountered in the public domain. Course content includes a primary screener’s role in the Global Nuclear Detection Architecture and the National Preparedness Core Capabilities.

Course Objectives • Identify the properties of radiation and radiological/nuclear material. • Recognize the difference between exposure and contamination. • Practice the concepts of time, distance, and shielding. • Operate and employ the PRD under simulated field conditions in accordance with the manufacturer operations guide, recommended standard operating procedures, and the PRD Participant Guide. • Discuss legal considerations when employing a radiation detection device for radiological/nuclear detection missions.

Min/Max Enrollment: 27–50

CEUs: 0.70 Format: Mobile DHS Course #: PER-243 Prerequisites: N/A Recommended Prerequisites: Applicants should be law enforcement and public safety officers who have been issued a PRD and whose duties place them in locations where illicit radiological/nuclear material may be hidden, transported, assembled, and/or employed by terrorist elements.

Target Audience/ Discipline Animal Emergency Services, Agricultural Safety, Citizen/ Community Volunteer, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Healthcare, Hazardous Materials, Law Enforcement, Public Health, Private Sector/Corporate Security and Safety Professionals, Public Works, Search and Rescue, Transportation Security

Eligibility It is the responsibility of the jurisdiction to select course participants.

Location Participant site

Performing a primary level screening on a transport trailer

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Certificate

Cost

A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course, granting 0.70 continuing education units (CEUs) through the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). A letter verifying CEUs can be provided upon request by contacting CTOS at [email protected].

All training and course materials are provided at no cost to eligible participants.

Radioactive Sources

This course complies with ANSI N42.37-2006, “American National Standard for Training Requirements for Homeland Security Purposes Using Radiation Detector Instrumentation for Interdiction and Prevention.”

In order to attend a training class delivered by one of the FEMA/NPD training partners, a request must be submitted to the designated U.S. Department of Homeland Security training point of contact. For a Training Coordinator in your area, please call 877.963.2867 or email [email protected].

PREVENTION

This course uses actual radioactive materials. It is designed and monitored so participants receive only minor radiation doses (lower than a chest X-ray or typical roundtrip airline flight across the U.S.).

Compliance

Enrollment Information

Performing a maritime survey using a PRD

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PER-243-1 Personal Radiation Detector Course Trainthe-Trainer

Hours: 24 hours (3 Days)

Course Description

PREVENTION

This instructor-led, exercise-based course is designed to train law enforcement and public safety officers to instruct the PER-243 Personal Radiation Detector (PRD) Course. This course is requested by regional or state-wide programs that have developed a comprehensive plan for future PRD course delivery.  Such plans require the jurisdiction to show acquisition of training equipment and sealed radioactive source material for replicating training locally.  All requests must be approved through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.  It is the responsibility of the jurisdiction to select course participants.  All participants must provide written documentation of instructor certification and be part of the regional or state-wide training program. Upon completion of this course, participants are eligible to conduct PER-243 PRD courses for their agency and surrounding jurisdictions. The Train-the-Trainer course is conducted using agency-specific PRDs. PER-243-1 provides Train-the-Trainer level instruction on instruments, procedures, and legal considerations. This course uses teach back and handson practice with sealed radioactive sources.

Course Objectives

Eligibility

Participants will be able to instruct agency/jurisdiction personnel assigned primary screener duties on the use of passive techniques to employ a PRD in an operational environment to detect illicit radiological or nuclear materials in accordance with the PRD operating instructions, and apply PRD alarms and readings to the responder’s environment and operational principles.

It is the responsibility of the jurisdiction to select course participants.

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Min/Max Enrollment: 10

CEUs: 2.4 Format: Resident DHS Course #: PER-243-1 Prerequisites: • PER-243 Personal Radiation Detector Course

Attendees must be law enforcement and emergency responders who are qualified instructors and have successfully completed PER-243 within the last year or attend the PER-243 course delivered as a prerequisite to the three-day PRD TTT course.  Attendees must provide written documentation of instructor certification within their respective jurisdiction.  Attendees must be part of a regional or state-wide program that has developed a comprehensive plan for future delivery of PRD training in their region or state.

Location Nevada National Security Site

Certificate A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course, granting 2.4 continuing education units (CEUs) through the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). A letter verifying CEUs can be provided upon request by contacting CTOS at [email protected].

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Compliance

This course uses actual radioactive materials. It is designed and monitored so participants receive only minor radiation doses (lower than a chest X-ray or typical roundtrip airline flight across the U.S.).

This course complies with ANSI N42.37-2006, “American National Standard for Training Requirements for Homeland Security Purposes Using Radiation Detector Instrumentation for Interdiction and Prevention.”

Cost All training and course materials are provided at no cost to eligible participants.

Enrollment Information In order to attend a training class delivered by one of the FEMA/NPD training partners, a request must be submitted to the designated U.S. Department of Homeland Security training point of contact. For a Training Coordinator in your area, please call 877.963.2867 or email [email protected].

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Radiation Isotope Identifier Devices... CTOS currently trains on the equipment shown below. Additional instrument modules will be developed as required.

Secondary Screening utilizes isotope identification detection equipment and investigative techniques to identify and investigate an event.

FLIR IdentiFINDER

SAIC GR-135

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PER-245 Secondary Screener/Radiation Isotope Identifier Device Course

Min/Max Enrollment: 16–18 Hours: 14 hours (2 Days)

Course Description This instructor-led, exercise-based course is designed to train the Preventive Radiological/Nuclear Detection (PRND) mission using a Radiation Isotope Identifier Device (RIID) to perform a secondary radiological assessment. Responders operate RIIDs to detect radiation, verify the alarm, localize the source of radiation, measure the radiation level, identify radioactive isotopes, and assess the threat status of detected material. Participants employ the RIID to help adjudicate potential threats regarding situations with people, vehicles, packages, and facilities. Additional information regarding PRND operations in maritime environments is available and included as needed.

CEUs: 1.4 Format: Mobile DHS Course #: PER-245 Prerequisites:

• PER-243 Personal Radiation Detector Course

PREVENTION

Sealed radioactive sources are used during drills and practical exercises. These sources are intended to simulate types of radioactive material that may be encountered in the public domain. Additionally, participants gain knowledge working with technical reachback assistance. Training is conducted using radioactive material and agency-specific RIIDs. Course content includes the secondary screener’s role in the Global Nuclear Detection Architecture and the National Preparedness Core Capabilities.

Course Objectives • Identify the core elements of secondary screener knowledge requirements and actions. • Describe the RIID operation and, using the RIID and Field Operations Guide, perform the Alarm Response Guide steps to detect, verify, locate, measure, identify, and assess radiological sources, and transfer spectral data files to a personal computer. • Employ the RIID to detect, verify, locate, measure, identify, and assess radiological materials on people. • Employ the RIID to detect, verify, locate, measure, identify, and assess radiological materials in packages. • Employ the RIID to detect, verify, locate, measure, identify, and assess radiological materials in vehicles and facilities.

regional, state, local, and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Joint Analysis Center (JAC) reachback resources. • Use the RIID, the RIID data files, and an email-capable computer with RIID software and simulated radiation alarm scenario information, use the JAC to identify and help adjudicate an unknown simulated alarm.

Target Audience/ Discipline Fire Service, Hazardous Materials, Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue, Transportation Security

Eligibility It is the responsibility of the jurisdiction to select course participants.

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Location

Cost

Participant site

All training and course materials are provided at no cost to eligible participants.

Certificate A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course, granting 1.4 continuing education units (CEUs) through the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). A letter verifying CEUs can be provided upon request by contacting CTOS at [email protected].

PREVENTION

Radioactive Sources

Compliance This course complies with ANSI N42.37-2006, “American National Standard for Training Requirements for Homeland Security Purposes Using Radiation Detector Instrumentation for Interdiction and Prevention.”

Enrollment Information In order to attend a training class delivered by one of the FEMA/NPD training partners, a request must be submitted to the designated U.S. Department of Homeland Security training point of contact. For a Training Coordinator in your area, please call 877.963.2867 or email [email protected].

This course uses actual radioactive materials. It is designed and monitored so participants receive only minor radiation doses (lower than a chest X-ray or typical roundtrip airline flight across the U.S.).

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Portable Radiation Detection Systems... CTOS currently trains on the equipment shown below. Additional instrument modules will be developed as required.

Primary Screener Backpacks Thermo Scientific FHT-1377 PackEye Camelback

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PER-246 Primary Screener/Backpack Basic Course

Min/Max Enrollment: 16-18 Hours: 7 hours (1 Day)

Course Description

CEUs: 0.70

PREVENTION

This instructor-led, exercise-based course is designed to train the Preventive Radiological/Nuclear Detection (PRND) mission using portable radiation detection systems (backpacks with a higher level of sensitivity than personal radiation detectors) to perform a preliminary radiological assessment. Responders operate backpacks to detect radiation, verify the radiation alarm, localize the source of radiation, measure the radiation level, and assess the threat status of the situation. Participants employ the backpacks to help adjudicate potential threats involving people, vehicles, packages, and facilities. Additional information regarding PRND operations in maritime environments is available and included as needed.

Format: Mobile DHS Course #: PER-246 Prerequisites:

• PER-243 Personal Radiation Detector Course

Sealed radioactive sources are used during drills and practical exercises. These sources are intended to simulate types of radioactive material that may be encountered in the public domain. Course content includes a primary screener’s role in the Global Nuclear Detection Architecture and the National Preparedness Core Capabilities.

Course Objectives

Eligibility

• Describe the fundamentals of radiation that apply to primary screeners.

It is the responsibility of the jurisdiction to select course participants.

• Operate the backpack under simulated field conditions.

Location

• Employ the backpack to detect, verify, locate, measure, and assess the radiation level of unknown radiological materials in facilities, vehicles, packages, and on people.

Target Audience/ Discipline Fire Service, Hazardous Materials, Law Enforcement, Private Sector/ Corporate Security and Safety Professionals, Search and Rescue, Transportation Security

Participant site

Certificate A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course, granting 0.70 continuing education units (CEUs) through the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). A letter verifying CEUs can be provided upon request by contacting CTOS at [email protected].

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Cost

This course uses actual radioactive materials. It is designed and monitored so participants receive only minor radiation doses (lower than a chest X-ray or typical roundtrip airline flight across the U.S.).

All training and course materials are provided at no cost to eligible participants.

Compliance This course complies with ANSI N42.37-2006, “American National Standard for Training Requirements for Homeland Security Purposes Using Radiation Detector Instrumentation for Interdiction and Prevention.”

Enrollment Information In order to attend a training class delivered by one of the FEMA/NPD training partners, a request must be submitted to the designated U.S. Department of Homeland Security training point of contact. For a Training Coordinator in your area, please call 877.963.2867 or email [email protected].

PREVENTION Surveying for radiation using a PRD and backpack during a hands-on training exercise–CTOS/NNSA

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AWR-224-W Secondary Screener/Radiation Detection Kit Components and Controls WBT

PREVENTION

• Describe the contents of the Thermo Scientific Emergency RDK.

A letter verifying CEUs can be provided upon request by contacting CTOS at [email protected].

• Identify the controls and components of the FH40G-L survey rate meter.

Cost

Target Audience / Discipline Fire Service, Hazardous Materials, Law Enforcement

Prerequisites:

• PER-243 Personal Radiation Detector (PRD) Course • PER-245 Secondary Screener/ Radiation Isotope Identifier Device (SS/RIID) Course Other Prerequisites:

Course Objectives

• Describe the probes contained within the RDK and their characteristics in the detection of radiation.

CEUs: 0.15 DHS Course #: AWR-224-W

This web-based training (WBT) course provides general information on the purpose and operation of the survey meter and probes contained in the Radiation Detection Kit (RDK) and its use in a variety of settings. This WBT is a prerequisite, and prepares participants for the instructor-led PER-247 course. Prerequisites include PER-243 Personal Radiation Detector (PRD) Course and PER-245 Secondary Screener/Radiation Isotope Identifier Device (SS/RIID) Course.

• Identify each of the audio and visual alarms that may occur during the detection of radiation by the FH40G-L with/without probes.

Hours: 1.5 Format: WBT

Course Description

• List the steps required to perform a pre-operations check.

Min/Max Enrollment: N/A

Working knowledge of PRDs and RIIDs, equivalent experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities

All training and course materials are provided at no cost to eligible participants.

Compliance This course complies with ANSI N42.37-2006, “American National Standard for Training Requirements for Homeland Security Purposes Using Radiation Detector Instrumentation for Interdiction and Prevention.”

Enrollment Information Access the CTOS Web Campus at www.nts-ctos.com to create an account. To register for an online course, select the course catalog.

Certificate A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course, granting 0.15 continuing education units (CEUs) through the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). FH40 detection equipment–CTOS/NNSA

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Radiation Detection Kit... CTOS currently trains on the equipment shown below. Additional instrument modules will be developed as required.

Secondary Screening utilizes isotope identification detection equipment and investigative techniques to identify and investigate an event.

THERMO SCIENTIFIC Radiation Detection Kit With FH40 G NBR Survey Meter

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PER-247 Secondary Screener/Radiation Detection Kit Operations and Strategies Course

Hours: 7 hours (1 Day)

Course Description

PREVENTION

This instructor-led, exercise-based course focuses on the operation and employment of the Radiation Detection Kit (RDK) in support of the Preventive Radiological/Nuclear Detection (PRND) mission. Responders are taught how to conduct a secondary screener investigation of elevated radiation levels and alarms using the radiation detection instruments and accessories contained in the RDK. Participants learn to detect radiation, verify alarms, localize the source of radiation, identify radioactive isotopes, and assess the threat status of detected material in facilities, packages, and vehicles. Sealed radioactive sources are used during drills and practical exercises. These sources are intended to simulate types of radioactive material that may be encountered in the public domain. Course content includes a secondary screener’s role in the Global Nuclear Detection Architecture and the National Preparedness Core Capabilities.

Course Objectives

Certificate

• Assemble and operate the issued RDK in a classroom environment.

A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course, granting 0.70 continuing education units (CEUs) through the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). A letter verifying CEUs can be provided upon request by contacting CTOS at [email protected].

• Employ the issued RDK. • Deploy the issued RDK in a simulated tabletop environment.

Target Audience/ Discipline Fire Service, Hazardous Materials, Law Enforcement

Eligibility It is the responsibility of the jurisdiction to select course participants.

Location Participant site

Min/Max Enrollment: 24

CEUs: 0.70 Format: Mobile DHS Course #: PER-247 Prerequisites: • AWR-160-W WMD All Hazards Awareness Level • AWR-224-W Secondary Screener Radiation Detection Kit Components and Controls • PER-243 Personal Radiation Detector Course • PER-245 Secondary Screener/Radiation Isotope Identifier Device Course or equivalent training and/or experience

Radioactive Sources This course uses actual radioactive materials. It is designed and monitored so participants receive only minor radiation doses (lower than a chest X-ray or typical roundtrip airline flight across the U.S.).

Cost All training and course materials are provided at no cost to eligible participants.

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Compliance This course complies with ANSI N42.37-2006, “American National Standard for Training Requirements for Homeland Security Purposes Using Radiation Detector Instrumentation for Interdiction and Prevention.”

Enrollment Information In order to attend a training class delivered by one of the FEMA/NPD training partners, a request must be submitted to the designated U.S. Department of Homeland Security training point of contact. For a Training Coordinator in your area, please call 877.963.2867 or email [email protected].

PREVENTION Surveying for radiation using FH40 telescopic extension–CTOS/NNSA

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PER-300 Personal Radiation Detector Refresher Course

Hours: 4 hours

Course Description

PREVENTION

This instructor-led, exercise-based course provides refresher training to primary screeners who have successfully completed PER-243 Personal Radiation Detector (PRD) Course. This course emphasizes crucial training points from the PRD course, while reviewing the knowledge and skills required in the operation and employment of a PRD during the initial detection of radioactive materials in varying scenarios.

Course Objectives

Other Prerequisites

• Identify the properties of radiation and radiological/nuclear material.

CTOS PRD authorized Instructors only: PER-243-1 Personal Radiation Detector (PRD) Train-the-Trainer

• List the recommended procedures for operating the PRD.

Location

• Select the appropriate response to PRD alarms on facilities, people, packages, and vehicles. • Identify legal considerations when using a PRD for radiological/ nuclear detection missions.

Target Audience/ Discipline Animal Emergency Services, Agricultural Safety, Citizen/ Community Volunteer, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Healthcare, Hazardous Materials, Law Enforcement, Public Health, Private Sector/Corporate Security and Safety Professionals, Search and Rescue, Transportation Security

Min/Max Enrollment: 24

CEUs: 0.40 Format: Mobile DHS Course #: PER-300 Prerequisites:

• PER-243 Personal Radiation Detector Course or equivalent PRD initial training and/or experience

Participant site

Certificate A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course, granting 0.40 continuing education units (CEUs) through the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). A letter verifying CEUs can be provided upon request by contacting CTOS at [email protected].

Radioactive Sources This course uses actual radioactive materials. It is designed and monitored so participants receive only minor radiation doses (lower than a chest X-ray or typical roundtrip airline flight across the U.S.).

Eligibility

Cost

It is the responsibility of the jurisdiction to select course participants.

All training and course materials are provided at no cost to eligible participants.

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Compliance This course complies with ANSI N42.37-2006, “American National Standard for Training Requirements for Homeland Security Purposes Using Radiation Detector Instrumentation for Interdiction and Prevention.”

Enrollment Information In order to attend a training class delivered by one of the FEMA/NPD training partners, a request must be submitted to the designated U.S. Department of Homeland Security training point of contact. For a Training Coordinator in your area, please call 877.963.2867 or email [email protected].

PREVENTION Performing a primary level screening at a train station

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PER-300-W Personal Radiation Detector Refresher Course Course Description

Hours: 1.5 hours

PREVENTION

This web-based training (WBT) course provides refresher training to primary screeners who have successfully completed the instructor-led PER-243 Personal Radiation Detector (PRD) Course. This course emphasizes crucial training points from the PRD course, while reviewing the knowledge and skills required in the operation and employment of a PRD during the initial detection of radioactive materials in varying scenarios.

Course Objectives

Certificate

• Identify the properties of radiation and radiological/nuclear material.

A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course, granting 0.15 continuing education units (CEUs) through the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). A letter verifying CEUs can be provided upon request by contacting CTOS at [email protected].

• List the recommended procedures for operating the PRD. • Select the appropriate response to PRD alarms on facilities, people, packages, and vehicles.

All training and course materials are provided at no cost to eligible participants.

Target Audience/ Discipline

Compliance

Eligibility It is the responsibility of the jurisdiction to select course participants.

CEUs: 0.15 Format: WBT DHS Course #: PER-300-W Prerequisites:

• PER-243 Personal Radiation Detector Course or equivalent PRD initial training and/or experience • AWR-140/AWR-140-W WMD Radiological/Nuclear Awareness Course [Optional based on participant knowledge of properties of radiological/nuclear material]

Cost

• Identify legal considerations when using a PRD for radiological/ nuclear detection missions.

Animal Emergency Services, Agricultural Safety, Citizen/ Community Volunteer, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Healthcare, Hazardous Materials, Law Enforcement, Public Health, Private Sector/Corporate Security and Safety Professionals, Search and Rescue, Transportation Security

Min/Max Enrollment: N/A

This course complies with ANSI N42.37-2006, “American National Standard for Training Requirements for Homeland Security Purposes Using Radiation Detector Instrumentation for Interdiction and Prevention.”

Enrollment Information Access the CTOS Web Campus at www.nts-ctos.com to create an account. To register for an online course, select the course catalog.

Other Prerequisites CTOS PRD authorized Instructors only: PER-243-1 Personal Radiation Detector (PRD) Train the Trainer Personal Radiation Detector–CTOS/NNSA

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PER-297-W Secondary Screener/Radiation Isotope Identifier Device Refresher Course

Min/Max Enrollment: NA Hours: 1.5 hours

Course Description This web-based training (WBT) is designed to provide refresher training to secondary screeners who have successfully completed the instructor-led PER-245 Secondary Screener/Radiation Isotope Identifier Device (SS/RIID) Course. This course emphasizes crucial training points from the SS/RIID course, while reviewing the knowledge and skills required in the operation and employment of a RIID during a radiological incident. Course content also includes information about the Global Nuclear Detection Architecture, the National Preparedness Core Capabilities, and lessons-learned topics.

CEUs: 0.15 Format: WBT DHS Course #: PER-297-W Prerequisites:

• PER-245 Secondary Screener/ Radiation Isotope Identifier Device Course

Course Objectives

• Identify the core elements of the primary and secondary screener activities. • Describe the role of the secondary screener. • Perform the Alarm Response Guide steps to detect, verify, locate, measure, identify, and assess radiological sources. • Employ the RIID to detect, verify, locate, measure, identify, and assess radiological materials on people. • Employ the RIID to detect, verify, locate, measure, identify, and assess radiological materials in vehicles and facilities. • Employ the RIID to detect, verify, locate, measure, identify, and assess radiological materials in packages. • Using the RIID, RIID data files, email-capable computer with RIID software, and simulated radiation

alarm scenario information, describe the capabilities of the applicable regional, state, local, and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Joint Analysis Center (JAC) Reachback resources, and use the JAC to identify an unknown source and help adjudicate the simulated alarm.

PREVENTION

• Identify the RIID operational characteristics and components, and perform a RIID pre-operations check.

Target Audience/ Discipline Fire Service, Hazardous Materials, Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue, Transportation Security

Eligibility It is the responsibility of the jurisdiction to select course participants.

Certificate A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course, granting 0.15 continuing education units (CEUs) through the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). A letter verifying CEUs can be provided upon request by contacting CTOS at [email protected]. Radiation Isotope Identifier Device–CTOS/NNSA

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Cost All training and course materials are provided at no cost to eligible participants.

Compliance

Enrollment Information Access the CTOS Web Campus at www.nts-ctos.com to create an account. To register for an online course, select the course catalog.

PREVENTION

This course complies with ANSI N42.37-2006, “American National Standard for Training Requirements for Homeland Security Purposes Using Radiation Detector Instrumentation for Interdiction and Prevention.”

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PRNDOS Preventive Radiological/Nuclear Detection On-Site Program Component Suite of Courses 1) PER-243 Personal Radiation Detector (PRD) Course 2) PER-245 Secondary Screener/Radiation Isotope Identifier Device Course (SS/RIID) 3) PER-246 Primary Screener Backpack Basic Course (PS/BB)

Course Description

Course Objectives Note: Refer to the individual course descriptions for each course listed below. • PRD Course (PER-2431) This one-day course focuses on the detection, alarm assessment, locating and mitigation of an event involving radiological/nuclear materials. • PS/BB Course (PER-2462) This course is designed to train law enforcement and public safety officers to employ department procured and issued backpack radiation detection systems within the bounds of the jurisdiction/agency operational environment, including local instruments, procedures, and legal considerations. The course provides training and extensive hands-on practice with actual radioactive material so that personnel employing a backpack radiation detection system during detection and interdiction missions can detect, verify, locate, measure, and access potentially illicit radioactive material.

• SS/RIID Course (PER-2453) This course is designed to train law enforcement officers and personnel from other disciplines designated to support law enforcement agencies to perform radiological/ nuclear detection secondary screener duties through the employment of radiation isotope identifier devices (RIIDs). The course provides training, which includes extensive hands-on practice utilizing actual radioactive material, to enable personnel assigned as secondary screeners to respond effectively to a request for assistance from a primary screener.



CEUs: (1) 0.7, (2) 0.7, (3) 1.4 Format: RESIDENT DHS Course #: (1) PER-243, (2) PER-246, (3) PER-245 Prerequisites:

• AWR-140/AWR-140-W WMD Radiological/Nuclear Awareness Course Other Prerequisites: Applicants should be law enforcement and public safety officers from jurisdictions that currently own or are scheduled to receive instruments used for detection and identification of radiological materials.

Target Audience/ Discipline Fire Service, Hazardous Materials, Law Enforcement, Private Sector/ Corporate Security and Safety Professionals, Search and Rescue, Transportation Security

Instruments used for detectection and identification of radiological materials taught in this course–CTOS/NNSA

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PREVENTION

The Preventive Radiological/Nuclear Detection On-Site Program (PRNDOS) Program offers three of the prevent mission courses in one-week-long training program. It is designed to accommodate responders from agencies unable to host PRND mobile training team class, or due to attrition, if only a few responders require the training. PRNDOS enables jurisdictions that cannot train a full complement of students at their location to complete a full suite of PRND courses at CTOS’ facility at the NNSS. Students enrolled in this program are required to attend the full suite of courses.

Min/Max Enrollment: 16–18

Eligibility

Radioactive Sources

It is the responsibility of the jurisdiction to select course participants.

This course uses actual radioactive materials. It is designed and monitored so participants receive only minor radiation doses (lower than a chest X-ray or typical roundtrip airline flight across the U.S.).

Location Nevada National Security Site

PREVENTION

CertificateS Certificates will be issued upon successful completion of each course, granting (1) 0.7, (2) 0.7, and (3) 1.4 continuing education units (CEUs) through the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). A letter verifying CEUs can be provided upon request by contacting CTOS at ctosnnsa@ nv.doe.gov.

Cost All training and course materials are provided at no cost to eligible participants.

Enrollment Information In order to attend a training class delivered by one of the FEMA/NPD training partners, a request must be submitted to the designated U.S. Department of Homeland Security training point of contact. For a Training Coordinator in your area, please call 877.963.2867 or email [email protected].

Compliance This course complies with ANSI N42.37-2006, “American National Standard for Training Requirements for Homeland Security Purposes Using Radiation Detector Instrumentation for Interdiction and Prevention.”

Participants search for illicit materials during ans exercise using live radioactive sources at the Nevada National Security Site–CTOS/NNSA

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Response By providing four tiers of response-level training, first responders progressively learn radiological/nuclear response tasks starting with the CTOS Radiological Awareness Level, continuing with Operations Level, Technical Level, and the Management and Planning Level.

Responders check for contamination levels after a simulated terrorist attack involving radioactive medical devices in a hospital–CTOS/NNSA

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PER-240 WMD Radiological/Nuclear Responder Operations Course

Hours: 24 hours (3 days)

Course Description This instructor-led, exercise-based mobile training team delivered course trains emergency personnel to respond to radiological weapon of mass destruction incidents while mitigating the health risks to themselves and the public. The course combines individual performance skills required for the response to a radiological WMD incident, with the fundamentals of radiation, radiological health effects, and terrorist use of radiation and radiological material. Participants learn characteristics and operation of radiological instrumentation and dosimeters, radiological survey techniques, and operational considerations for the response to a radiological WMD incident.

RESPONSE

Min/Max Enrollment: 25–50

The gained knowledge and skills are reinforced with detailed drills and exercises using radioactive material. The course advances from basic operation and techniques to tactical employment in realistic scenarios. The course concludes with a comprehensive final evaluation exercise that encompasses all the learned individual knowledge and skills required to respond to a WMD incident involving radioactive material.

CEUs: 2.4 Format: Mobile DHS Course #: PER-240 Prerequisites: N/A Recommended Prerequisites:

• AWR-140 or AWR-140-W WMD Radiological/Nuclear Awareness Course

Course Objectives • Describe the terminology and units used for radiation measurement. • Explain how to operate an analog radiological instrument to determine the presence and quantity of radiation. • Use meter equipment to determine the dose rate and explain why it is necessary to get a dose rate reading. • Use survey techniques to determine radiological hazards and to make tactical decisions. • Recognize possible radiological/ nuclear threats that could occur within the U.S., and identify who may obtain radiological/nuclear material, where they may obtain such material, and the impact and consequences of such an action. • Read an analog radiological instrument dial and interpret the www.ctosnnsa.org

radiation in the correct units. • Demonstrate the basic operation of a digital survey meter according to the instructions given. • Demonstrate the proper use of dosimeters. • Recognize and identify the biological effects of exposure to ionizing radiation accompanying radiological/nuclear incidents and how to properly identify, triage, and psychologically support contaminated patients. • Describe how to conduct a radiological decontamination for responders and the public. • Identify the procedure for selecting, donning, and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE) for a radiological/nuclear environment. Responders check for safe radiation levels on an ambulance after a simulated RDD attack–CTOS/NNSA

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• Demonstrate knowledge of radiological threats and tactical considerations required to operate safely and effectively at a radiological incident.

Target Audience/ Discipline Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Healthcare, Hazardous Materials, Law Enforcement, Private Sector/Corporate Security and Safety Professionals, Public Works, Search and Rescue

Eligibility It is the responsibility of the jurisdiction to select course participants. Participant site

Compliance

A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course, granting 2.4 continuing education units (CEUs) through the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). A letter verifying CEUs can be provided upon request by contacting CTOS at [email protected].

This course enhances the competencies defined in National Fire Protection Association NFPA 472, “Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/ WMD Incidents,” for responding to specific radiological/nuclear WMD incidents, and augments the responder’s knowledge and skills to perform those duties and functions.

Radioactive Sources This course uses actual radioactive materials. It is designed and monitored so participants receive only minor radiation doses (lower than a chest X-ray or typical roundtrip airline flight across the U.S.).

Cost All training and course materials are provided at no cost to eligible participants.

Enrollment Information In order to attend a training class delivered by one of the FEMA/NPD training partners, a request must be submitted to the designated U.S. Department of Homeland Security training point of contact. For a Training Coordinator in your area, please call 877.963.2867 or email [email protected].

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PER-241 WMD Radiological/Nuclear Course for Hazardous Material Technicians

Hours: 32 hours (4 days)

Course Description This instructor-led, exercise-based course trains emergency response personnel to respond to radiological weapon of mass destruction (WMD) incidents while mitigating the health risks to themselves and the public. The course is taught at the Nevada National Security Site, a massive, isolated, and secure one-of-a-kind outdoor laboratory and national experiment center the size of Rhode Island.

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Min/Max Enrollment: 95-110

Using radiological fundamentals, the course incorporates them into applied radiation theory, radiological health effects, and terrorist use of radiation and radiological material with individual performance skills required for the response to a radiological WMD incident. Participants learn radiation detection instrument and dosimeter characteristics and operation, radiological survey techniques, and operational considerations for the response to a radiological WMD incident. The gained knowledge and skills are reinforced with detailed drills and exercises using radioactive material. The course advances from individual operation and techniques to tactical employment skills in realistic hazardous material scenarios. The course challenges the responder, incorporating the individual knowledge, techniques, and tactical skills learned throughout the course with a comprehensive radiological terrorism incident final exercise.

CEUs: 3.2 Format: Resident DHS Course #: PER-241 Prerequisites:

• AWR-140 or AWR-140-W WMD Radiological/Nuclear Awareness Course Recommended Prerequisites: It is recommended but not required that participants be Certified Hazardous Material Technicians.

Course Objectives • Explain the process for keeping exposure to radiation and radioactive material As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA). • Identify several current radiological/nuclear threats, including who may obtain and locate radiological/nuclear material and the impact and consequences of terrorists’ use of the material. • Explain the adverse health effects of ionizing radiation and the operational considerations for working near elevated levels of ionizing radiation. • Explain the concepts of time, distance, and shielding to reduce exposure while operating in a radiation environment.

• Describe the design and construction features of containers used for the transportation of radiological/nuclear material. • Explain how to operate both analog and digital radiological instruments to determine the presence and quantity of radiation. • Explain how to conduct radiological surveys of areas and equipment. • Explain the basic tactical procedures for handling a WMD radiological/nuclear incident. • Explain how to conduct and use personnel contamination survey techniques to determine the presence of radiological contamination. Surveying an actual Radiolgical Exposure Device (RED) in a contaminated area. during a training exercise–CTOS/NNSA

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• Describe the radiological decontamination process for responders and the public.

Target Audience/ Discipline Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Healthcare, Hazardous Materials, Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue

Eligibility

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Compliance

A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course, granting 3.2 continuing education units (CEUs) through the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). A letter verifying CEUs can be provided upon request by contacting CTOS at [email protected].

This course enhances the competencies defined in National Fire Protection Association NFPA 472, “Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/ WMD Incidents,” for responding to specific radiological/nuclear WMD incidents, and augments the responder’s knowledge and skills to perform those duties and functions.

Radioactive Sources

Nevada National Security Site

Cost

It is the responsibility of the jurisdiction to select course participants.

All training and course materials are provided at no cost to eligible participants.

Enrollment Information In order to attend a training class delivered by one of the FEMA/NPD training partners, a request must be submitted to the designated U.S. Department of Homeland Security training point of contact. For a Training Coordinator in your area, please call 877.963.2867 or email [email protected].

Assessing victims during a training exercise at the Nevada National Security Site training facilities–CTOS/NNSA

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Location

This course uses actual radioactive materials. It is designed and monitored so participants receive only minor radiation doses (lower than a chest X-ray or typical roundtrip airline flight across the U.S.).

PER-307-W Introduction to Improvised Nuclear Device Effects and Response Strategies

Min/Max Enrollment: N/A Hours: 3.0 CEUs: 0.3

Course Description

Format: WBT

The web-based training (WBT) course provides first responders, leaders, emergency planners, and support personnel with nuclear detonation specific response guidance, such as recognition, immediate actions, response planning, damage zones, fallout/radiation hazards, and shelter and evacuation strategies. This course forms the foundation for additional courses in improvised nuclear device (IND) response operations, management, and planning.

RESPONSE

This course provides an overview of the expected effects from the detonation of an IND in a major U.S. city.  It also provides an overview of the current preplanning guidance and response strategy recommendations to maximize the preservation of life in an urban nuclear detonation of unconscionable magnitude.

DHS Course #: PER-307-W Prerequisites:

Familiarity with basic radiation safety principles and fundamentals of radiological emergency response via completion of any one of the following courses (or their equivalents): • AWR-140 or AWR-140-W WMD Radiological/Nuclear Awareness Course • PER-240 WMD Radiological/Nuclear Responder Operations Course • PER-241 WMD Radiological/Nuclear Course for Hazardous Material Technicians • PER-904 Radiological Emergency Response Operations • PER-905 Advanced Radiological Incident Operations • PER-908 Radiological Series, Train-theTrainer These are recommended but not required.

Course Objectives • Given a list, identify the critical elements and gaps in planning for a response to an IND detonation. • Given a list on the prompt effects from a low yield (10 KT) nuclear detonation in an urban environment, select the identifiers of an IND detonation and the main elements of each damage zone. • Given reference material, maps, activities, and information on the dangerous effects of an IND detonation, identify the five different zones and state the safety considerations for an IND response plan. • Given statements and corresponding graphics on response strategies and safety considerations as a result of an IND detonation, identify the effective sheltering and evacuation considerations, and why cascading

effects multiply the dangers and impede response efforts. • Given an overview of PPD-8 and its components, locate the applicable documents and reference. • Given a review of The Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina: Lessons Learned, recognize the hindrances that impeded response operations.

Other Prerequisites Familiarity with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS) via completion of all the following courses (or their equivalents): • ICS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System

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• ICS-200 Basic Incident Command/ ICS, for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents • ICS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS): An Introduction The recommended familiarity with basic radiation safety principles could alternately be met by any one of the following courses: • IS-300 Radiological Emergency Management • IS-301 Radiological Emergency Response

• U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Transportation Emergency Preparedness Program (TEPP) Modular Emergency Radiological Response Transportation Training (MERRTT)

Animal Emergency Services, Agricultural Safety, Citizen/ Community Volunteer, Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Healthcare, Hazardous Materials, Information Technology, Law Enforcement, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Private Sector/ Corporate Security and Safety Professionals, Public Works, Search and Rescue, and Transportation Security Others include state and local personnel at all levels who could be involved in the planning, conduct, management, leadership, or support of the response to a nuclear detonation in a U.S. city.

Certificate

• G320 Fundamentals Course for Radiological Response

A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course, granting 0.3 continuing education units (CEUs) through the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). A letter verifying CEUs can be provided upon request by contacting CTOS at [email protected].

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Cost All training and course materials are provided at no cost to eligible participants. Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency/National Preparedness Directorate.

Compliance This course enhances the competencies defined in National Fire Protection Association NFPA 472, “Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/ WMD Incidents,” for responding to specific radiological/nuclear WMD incidents, and augments the responder’s knowledge and skills to perform those duties and functions.

Enrollment Information Access the CTOS Web Campus at www.nts-ctos.com to create an account. To register for an online course, select the course catalog.

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RESPONSE

• IS-302 Modular Emergency Radiological Response Transportation Training (MERRTT)

Target Audience / Discipline

CTOS in the News

In the News... Fire departments

need to be prepared for incidents that were beyond imagination a few decades ago. Fortunately, training resources are available that will help them know what to do — and how to do it — should their greatest nightmares occur. Fire departments’ duties have changed dramatically since Robert Royall started at the Houston Fire Department on Nov. 26, 1973. Where the focus was soley on firefighting, throughout the decades, the profession has evolved into an all-hazards occupation. In fact, instead of stomping out residential fires, Royal now oversees hazmat operations for the Harris County (Texas) Fire Marshal’s office — which protects one of the busiest petrochemical ports in the world on top of 4 million residents. Read more... Mary Rose Roberts

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The Suffolk County,

New York Police Department (SCPD) is the 18th largest police department in the United States, with over 2,700 sworn members. It serves the nearly 1.5 million citizens of Suffolk County, which is located on Long Island approximately 20 miles away from the border of Queens County, New York City. In January 2005, the SCPD began a preventive radiological detection program. The timing of this effort was not haphazard or arbitrary. Suffolk County was working diligently to enhance regional homeland security in a logical and pragmatic way. Read more... Deputy Inspector Stuart Cameron, Commanding Officer, Special Patrol Bureau, Suffolk County Police Department

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for all of your courses? Yes. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) approved each CTOS course for continuing education units (CEUs). How much does this training cost? CTOS provides this training at no cost to state, local, and tribal agencies. Where is the training held? CTOS has mobile training teams that deliver courses at your agency’s training facility. CTOS resident training is conducted at the Nevada National Security Site near Las Vegas, Nevada. How do I request mobile training at my jurisdiction? Contact the CTOS Mobile Training Coordinator at [email protected] or call (877) 963-2867 and request mobile training information. How do I register for the Resident Training Courses? 1. Contact the CTOS Registration Desk at [email protected] or call (877) 963-2867. 2. Fill out a registration form, obtain appropriate signatures, and send it to your State Administrative Agency (SAA) for approval. Each applicant’s SAA must review and approve the registration form before submitting it to CTOS. 3. CTOS Registration Staff will assist with the rest of the process.

Do I need to bring any equipment with me when attending the CTOS Training Courses? No. Everything needed for training is provided. What is the dress code while attending the CTOS Training Courses? Seasonal clothing within good taste is appropriate. Shirts with sleeves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes are required during course instruction. Are CTOS courses certified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)? Yes. All CTOS mobile, resident, and web-based training courses are certified by DHS. Are CTOS instructors certified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)? Yes. All CTOS instructors must complete the DHS Instructor Certification program. Where can I find out more information about CTOS and its training courses? Visit our website at www.ctosnnsa.org for additional information regarding CTOS training.

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Resources Contains Quick Reference charts, various radiological contamination survey forms, and other useful reference material and information that may be used during training and responding to Radiological/Nuclear incidents.

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Rad Responder Network

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Proud member of the

NDPC

National Domestic Preparedness Consortium The NDPC is a a professional alliance sponsored through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Managment Agency/National Preparedness Directorate

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NDPC

National Domestic Preparedness Consortium The National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (NDPC) is a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) training partner, providing high-quality training to emergency responders throughout the United States and its territories under NDPC’s Homeland Security National Training Cooperative Agreement. Preparedness is a shared, national responsibility requiring our active participation to prepare America to address its threats. The mission of the NDPC is to enhance the preparedness of federal, state, local, and tribal emergency responders/first receivers and teams, including non-governmental organizations and the private sector, to reduce the nation’s vulnerability to incidents involving weapons of mass destruction, terrorism, and all-hazard high-consequence events by developing, delivering, and assessing plans, training, technical assistance, and exercises. The NDPC is a professional alliance sponsored through the DHS/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Preparedness Directorate. It is the principal means through which the Directorate identifies, develops, tests, and delivers training to state and local emergency responders. Since its establishment in 1998, the NDPC’s impact on national preparedness has been substantial. The NDPC has conducted training in all 50 states and in each U.S. territory. This training has benefited more than 1,900,000 people since 1998. Today, the consortium’s various programs meet the training and education needs of more than 126,000 emergency responders and state, local, and tribal government employees each year. The consortium is made up of seven members, including the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) in Anniston, Alabama; the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Energetic Materials and Research Testing Center (EMRTC); Louisiana State University’s Academy of Counter-Terrorist Education National Center for Biomedical Research and Training (NCBRT); Texas A&M University’s Texas Engineering Extention Service, National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center (NERRTC); the U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration, CTOS-Center for Radiological/Nuclear Training (NNSA/CTOS) at the Nevada National Security Site(NNSS); the National Center for Emergency Response to Surface Transportation, Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI); and the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center (NDPTC) at the University of Hawaii. The NDPC leverages the collaborative relationship among its members; its affiliations with academic, state, and federal institutions; and its expertise in academic disciplines, curriculum development, and instructional techniques to develop and deliver training programs that address the most urgent needs of the emergency response community. Each of these organizations has distinguished themselves nationally as experts in chemicals, explosives, radiological/nuclear devices, bioterrorism, counter-terrorism, agroterrorism, emergency management systems, natural disasters, and surface transportation emergencies. NDPC reflects the missions of all these organizations with its commitment to provide quality, cost-effective counter-terrorism training to the nation’s emergency responders. CTOS–Center for Radiological/Nuclear Training at the NNSS focuses its radiological and nuclear expertise in providing hands-on, performance-based training for emergency first responders that correlate with the radiological and nuclear capabilities described in the national Target Capabilities List.

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NDPC Consortium Members • National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (NDPC) www.ndpc.us • Louisiana State University, National Center for Biomedical Research and Training (NCBRT), Academy of Counter-Terrorist Education www.ncbrt.lsu.edu • New Mexico Tech, Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center (EMRTC) www.emrtc.nmt.edu • Texas A&M University, Texas Engineering Extension Service, National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center (TEEX/NERRTC) http://teexweb.tamu.edu/nerrtc • Association for American Railroads, Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI), Emergency Response Training Center–Colorado www.aar.com • University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, National Disaster Preparedness Training Center http://ndptc.hawaii.edu/ • U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration Nevada Field Office (NNSA/NFO), CTOS–Center for Radiological/Nuclear Training at the Nevada National Security Site www.ctosnnsa.org • U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) http://cdp.dhs.gov/

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