*/A collection of resources for what you need to know on a HazMat scene. Hazardous Materials for First Responders covers what you need to do to take appropriate initial actions at weapons of mass destructions incidents and hazardous materials spills or releases. Hazardous Materials for Technician is designed to prepare emergency responders to conduct advanced, technical, offensive operations at hazardous materials incidents. All knowledge and skills technicians must know, from incident analysis to termination, are covered in depth. This includes hazmat chemistry; container identification, construction features and leak points; as well as product control and decontamination operations.
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Kristi Bartlett began her fire service career in 1997 as a volunteer firefighter in her hometown of Daggett, Pennsylvania. In 2006, she began her career in the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. During her tenure, she has served as firefighter/paramedic, apparatus technician, master technician, lieutenant, and captain in varying sections to include basic training, operations, communications and special operations. She is currently assigned to Special Operations in the Hazardous Material Sections serving as a battalion chief.
Dr. Lindsay Judah, DPA, CFO, CTO, CEMSO, MIFireE, currently serves as the Fire Rescue Division Chief for St. Petersburg Fire Rescue. She also serves as a Fire & Emergency Services consultant working with national and international organizations. She previously served as a District Fire Chief, as well as a Training Captain for an ISO 1 and CFAI accredited fire department, an EMS/Training Lieutenant, Engineer, Firefighter/Paramedic and Paramedic for a regional hospital in Florida’s capital city. She also participated as a Fire Explorer with Post #952, St. Petersburg Fire Rescue.
Dr. Smith is a retired Chief Fire Officer with over twenty-five years of public safety experience, concentrating on emergency services and adult education. He serves as the IAFF Assistant to the General President and leads their Training, Education, and Grants Administration Division including the HazMat Training Department. Dr. Smith holds a master’s in public administration and a Doctorate of Curriculum Design from Appalachian State University. His research focuses on performance management, strategic planning, and public safety promotional assessments, and he speaks nationally on the subjects. He is a graduate of the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program. Dr. Smith’s recent appointments include Labor Representative to the Commission on Professional Credentialing Center for Public Safety Excellence and the Marist College Public Administration Advisory Board.
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