Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 2-26-02
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FSC139 2002 Fall
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LEC |
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3 Period(s) |
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Emergency Response to Terrorism |
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Fundamentals of emergency response to suspected terrorist events. Historical perspective of terrorist activities and methods by which responders can identify and protect themselves and the public from these threats. Coordination of responding agencies. Prerequisites: None. |
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Cross-Reference: AJS139 |
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies: |
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FSC139 2002 Fall – 2009 Fall |
Emergency Response to
Terrorism |
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Define and give examples of what terrorism is and the associated risks involved for emergency responders. (I, II) |
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Explain the potential outcomes of terrorist incidents. (I, II) |
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Define the relationship between criminal activity and terrorist acts. (II) |
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Describe the role of the first responder as it relates to local and national emergency response plans. (II) |
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List the resources available and the appropriate notification process for implementing those resources. (II, V) |
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Describe the steps necessary to protect first responders to terrorist incidents. (III) |
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Define the various types of personnel protective equipment available for terrorism incidents. (III) |
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Define the fundamental components of the Incident Management System as they apply to the management of Weapons of Mass Destruction incidents. (IV) |
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Define patient assessment and treatment protocols associated with Weapons of Mass Destruction events. (IV, V) |
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Describe the importance of media relation during Weapons of Mass Destruction incidents. (VI) |
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MCCCD Official Course Outline: |
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FSC139 2002 Fall – 2009 Fall |
Emergency Response to
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I. The History of Terrorism A. Past, present, and future events B. Potential threats 1. Biological 2. Nuclear 3. Incendiary 4. Chemical 5. Explosive II. Identifying Terrorism A. Identifying suspicious incidents 1. Secondary devices B. Recognizing crime scene clues 1. First responder responsibilities 2. Notification of appropriate resources C. Threat assessment and risk assessment D. Identification of symbols 1. Biological 2. Nuclear 3. Incendiary 4. Chemical 5. Explosive III. Self Protection A. Thermal protection B. Radiological protection C. Asphyxiation protection D. Chemical E. Etiological protection F. Mechanical G. Time, Distance, Shielding 1. Time 2. Distance 3. Shielding IV. Scene Control A. Incident Command System 1. Sizeup 2. Evaluation 3. Priorities 4. Estimating harm 5. Strategic goals and objectives B. Emergency Management System C. The planning process 1. Standard Operating Procedures V. Notification and Coordination A. Emergency Operations Plan 1. Local 2. State B. Federal Response Plan C. Presidential Decision Directive 39 D. Robert T. Stafford Act VI. Additional Policy Development A. Critical incident stress B. Media |
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