WMD AND HAZMAT TRAINING OVERVIEW

CRA is highly regarded for its expertise in Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) areas, having provided training and technical assistance to more than 90,000 first responders nationwide.

CRA also supports clients in the delivery of training consistent with the DHS's Office of Grants & Training guidelines and curriculum. CRA utilizes G&T's training catalog and Emergency Response Guidelines to tailor a federally-funded personnel training program.

Specifically, DHS Grants & Training is designed to meet the varying needs of its first responder training audiences. This includes reaching multiple disciplines, through training at the awareness, performance and planning/management levels, and employing the most appropriate mediums and vehicles for the particular audience:

Direct delivery Train-the-trainer Computer-based training Web-based training Video tele-conferencing

CRA supports the clients in providing training support to the personnel responsible for responding to incidents involving Weapons of Mass Destruction and other hazardous materials. This support includes managing, developing and delivering programs of instruction. 

In lieu of this DHS sponsored training, CRA can develop and deliver training consistent with DHS Grants & Training  guidelines. CRA’s highly experienced course developers will insure that the high caliber of the current courses and any future courses is maintained. CRA’s staff and contract subject matter experts (SME) have developed a majority of the current G&T courses and have gained unique experience in developing WMD/ hazardous materials courses that can more effectively meet the needs and requirements of local WMD/HazMat programs throughout the nation.

CRA’s highly qualified and experienced staff insure that course delivery is managed effectively and that all courses are delivered consistently, expertly, including the completion and delivery of required documentation to the proper authority. CRA has developed a highly effective and efficient instructor management program that insures only the very best instructors are used in delivery of the courses and that they are also kept up-to-date on program issues and new methods for responding to incidents involving WMD and other hazardous materials. 

Click here to obtain specific course information or phone Paula Seidman at (703)-535-5205.
 

CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (CPC) TRAINING COURSE

In the event of a hazardous materials spill or chemical/biological attack resulting in multiple casualties, it is imperative that first responders are trained and equipped to deal with this type of incident. The CPC course is designed to train first responders in the use of chemical protective clothing, to perform victim assessment, and to provide rescue in contaminated areas. The course is not designed to instruct personnel on how to control or mitigate leaks and spills.

CRA has taught the CPC Course to more than 4,500 fire department and hazardous materials team personnel throughout the country for more than 5 years.

In addition to providing this course to the fire department and hazardous materials teams, we now present a modified version specifically for Law Enforcement agencies.

Click here to obtain specific course information or phone Paula Seidman at (703)-535-5205