Synopsis
Hazardous Materials Response and Operations presents an in-depth look at the response to hazardous materials releases, covering each hazard class of materials, and providing recommendations and guidelines for the protection of responders and victims. The book focuses on a cutting-edge response profile called Risk-Based Response, known for its progressive and aggressive approach to dealing with chemical spills. Risk-Based Response helps HazMat teams work more safely and efficiently, cutting decision times down to minutes, keeping the response to chemical spills simple and, in the end, safer. Also included is a detailed discussion of response strategies to terrorism, giving the user insight into the newest area in the HazMat field. (Keywords: Hazmat)
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Christopher Hawley is a retired Fire Specialist and Special Operations Coordinator with the Baltimore County Fire Department. He has also served on development teams for local, state, and federal projects, including the National Fire Academy, and provides HAZMAT and terrorism response training nationwide. He is currently the owner of FBN Training which provides a variety of emergency response training for hazardous materials, confined space, technical rescue and emergency medical services, as well as consulting services to emergency services and private industry.
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