An examination of the task organization, process, and procedures for tactical planning and management of a hazardous materials incident response. Addresses the organization, roles, and responsibilities of a Hazardous Materials Branch or Group and provides a detailed analysis of the five phases of the tactical response process to include assessment and analysis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and termination.

An examination of the task organization, process, and procedures for tactical planning and management of a hazardous materials incident response. Addresses the organization, roles, and responsibilities of a Hazardous Materials Branch or Group and provides a detailed analysis of the five phases of the tactical response process to include assessment and analysis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and termination.

Provides the responder with an understanding of the dynamics of working with others and obtaining the best from other people. Discusses handling day-to-day relationships, self- awareness, interpersonal skills, motivation, conflict styles, and how to use this knowledge to perform the mission as a Public Information Officer (PIO). Further explains methods of recognizing and dealing with stress reactions.

A discussion of the capabilities, requirements, and considerations for determining appropriate decontamination methods and means for a hazardous materials response. Examines the types, methods, and application of decontamination; reviews responder decontamination procedures (emergency and technical); reviews patient decontamination procedures (self-care, mass, and technical); decontamination site selection considerations; and the evaluation of the effectiveness of decontamination procedures.