Download and complete the VDEM HAZMAT Training Application
from the VDEM website: (http://www.vaemergency.gov/sites/default/files/VDEM-HAZMAT-Training-Application_0.pdf) and submit to Lee Bennett by September 20, 2013.
You may either physically mail the application to the following
address or fax the application to (804) 897-6576.

Lee Bennett

Virginia Department of Emergency Management

Technological Hazards Division – Terrorism Training

10501 Trade Court

Richmond, Virginia 23236
Phone: (804) 897-9957 Fax: (804) 897-6576

By September 24, 2013

The course is designed for public-sector emergency
responders assigned to respond to or assist during a
terrorist/WMD incident. This course discusses terrorism and
addresses the challenges facing emergency responders today.
Through case history, the student will receive information on
incident recognition, scene control, and responder self-protection.
This course focuses on identification of the incident crime scene,
incidents involving chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and
explosive incidents, cyber terrorism, eco-terrorism and planning
considerations.

No course prerequisites. Enrollment in this course is limited to
80 individuals. All public safety emergency responders, i.e.,
dispatchers, law enforcement, fire, EMT’s, EM’s, etc., who would
function as part of the response operation of an incident involving
these materials or situations are encouraged to attend. All attendees
will receive a certificate of completion.

There is no fee to attend this course. Any travel costs (meals,
lodging, or transportation) are the responsibilities of the responder
or the responder’s jurisdiction.