First Responder

Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness

Hazardous Materials First Responder-Awareness Training

This course, designed and produced by Jim Braunstein, has been presented to over 4000 EMS, fire service, law, enforcement and correction personnel since 1990. The program has consistently received resounding positive feedback over the years from both the students who have attended the course as well as their employer’s supervisors and managers.

This multimedia program is presented over 8 hours and is designed to familiarize the student with the threat of hazardous materials as well as weapons of mass destruction and how to safely respond to that threat. But perhaps most importantly, the course helps the student realize just how prevalent the threat of hazardous material incidents is, and underscores the importance of their role as first responders to these emergencies. It is presented in an interactive, relevant and entertaining format designed to hold the attention of even the “least inspired” responder. A recent student who attended the program submitted a critique that read:

“I have sat through a lot of these classes in my 15 years on the job and I must say that Jim made this usually boring and dry subject matter both interesting and enjoyable. I actually came away from this class with something. Thanks Jim.”

Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations

The program is designed to provide first responders with the training required to take more aggressive measures in the response to hazardous materials incidents as well as weapons of mass destruction. Students learn through classroom lecture, multimedia training aids and hands-on field exercises how to actively protect people, property and the environment at the scene of hazardous material and weapons
of mass destruction incidents. Students who complete this course will receive training in:

Basic hazard and risk assessment
Selection and use of personal protective equipment provided to the first responder
Basic hazardous materials terms
Basic control, containment and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of their resources and protective equipment
Basic decontamination procedures
Standard operating procedures and termination procedures

…and much more!

Hazardous Materials Incident Commander

This course, designed and produced by Jim Braunstein, is designed for those emergency responders that are expected to be responsible for assuming command and control of resources operating at the scene of hazardous materials incidents and incidents involving weapons of mass destruction. Through classroom lecture, multimedia training aids and hands-on field exercises students who complete this program will be prepared to:

Implement the employer’s incident command system
Implement the employer’s emergency response plan
Understand the risks associated with working in chemical protective clothing
Implement the local state and federal regional emergency response plans
Understand the importance of decontamination

…and much more!

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EMS Response to Terrorism

EMS RESPONSE TO TERRORISM

The events of September 11th 2001 have drawn a great deal of attention towards preparing EMS providers for response terrorist incidents. However, long before the tragedies of late, Bravo Zulu's president Jim Braunstein was conducting comprehensive training for the EMTs, paramedics and supervisors of the Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Flushing Hospital Medical Center, and Brookdale University Hospital in New York. His experience in EMS and law enforcement has made these programs both informative and practical. Use of multimedia training aids and an interactive format make this program enlightening and relevant as
well as entertaining.

This course designed and produced by Jim Braunstein, is intended to prepare the student to:

Describe the threat of weapons of mass destruction

Take appropriate protective measures in accordance with employer’s policy and procedures

Identify signs and symptoms of nuclear, biological, and chemical poisoning

Recognize agent dissemination devices

Preserve the crime scene as best as possible without compromising safety of responders or care to victims

Describe proper Awareness Level or Operations Level response actions and treatment modalities as appropriate to the student’s on scene responsibilities

…and much more!

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Law Enforcement Response to Terrorism

LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE TO TERRORISM

The events of September 11th 2001 have drawn a great deal of attention towards the importance of preparing law enforcement officers for response terrorist incidents. But Bravo Zulu's president Jim Braunstein was involved in training emergency responders in terrorism response since 1992. His experience in offering comprehensive programs related to the safe management of incidents involving weapons of mass destruction coupled with his experience as a police officer in New York City results in the provision of a quality training program. Use of multimedia training aids and an interactive format make this program enlightening and relevant as well as entertaining.

This course designed and produced by Jim Braunstein, is intended to prepare the student to:

Describe the threat of weapons of mass destruction

Take appropriate protective measures in accordance with employer’s policy and procedures

Identify signs and symptoms of nuclear, biological, and chemical poisoning

Recognize agent dissemination devices

Preserve the crime scene as best as possible without compromising safety of responders or care to victims

Describe proper Awareness Level or Operations Level response actions and treatment modalities as appropriate to the student’s on scene responsibilities

…and much more!

Read more: Law Enforcement Response to Terrorism

Fire Service Response to Terrorism

FIRE SERVICE RESPONSE TO TERRORISM

The events of September 11th 2001 have drawn a great deal of attention towards the importance of preparing firefighters for response to terrorist incidents. But Bravo Zulu's president Jim Braunstein was involved in
training emergency responders in terrorism response since 1992. His experience in offering comprehensive programs related to the safe management of incidents involving weapons of mass destruction coupled with his experience as a police officer, hazardous materials technician, EMT, volunteer firefighter and interagency liaison in the New York City area results in the provision of a quality training program. Use of multimedia training aids and an interactive format make this program enlightening and relevant as well as entertaining.

This course designed and produced by Jim Braunstein, is intended to prepare the student to:

Describe the threat of weapons of mass destruction

Take appropriate protective measures in accordance with employer’s policy and procedures

Identify signs and symptoms of nuclear, biological, and chemical poisoning

Recognize agent dissemination devices

Preserve the crime scene as best as possible without compromising safety of responders or care to victims

Describe proper Awareness Level or Operations Level response actions and treatment modalities as appropriate to the student’s on scene responsibilities

…and much more!

Read more: Fire Service Response to Terrorism