Now Playing: Survival in the Hot Zone, Part 1
Entry operations at hazmat incident are inherently dangerous. Incidents that require the use of a Level-A ensemble place even more dangers and constraints on personnel. Maneuverability, visibility, dexterity and communications are all compromised. There are many problems related to suit usage that may be encountered during entry operations. Are you as an entry team member aware of the various problem situations that may develop, and are you familiar with procedures to address them? This workshop will explore some of the many techniques used to self-rescue responders working in this environment; the session will be both classroom and practical application. Glen D. Rudner, Hazardous Materials Officer, Virginia Department of Emergency Management; Paul J. Cusic, Lieutenant, Baltimore County Fire Department, Baltimore, MD; John N. Frost, Lieutenant Hazardous Materials Coordinator, The Woodland Fire Department, The Woodlands, TX; Ralph Royall; Joseph J. Leonard, Chair, Planning and Operations Subcommittee, Greater Houston Local Emergency Planning Committee, Friendswood, TX; Justin Royall, Driver Operator/EMT/Hazardous Materials Technician, The Woodlands Fire Dept, Highlands, TX; R.W. “Bob” Royall, Chief of Emergency Operations, Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office, Crosby, TX; Richard J. Sarudy, Hazardous Materials Coordinator, Baltimore City Fire Department, White Hall, MD; Brian Wagner, Master Firefighter, National Institutes of Health Division of Fire and Rescue Services, Bethesda, MD