Weapons of Mass Destruction National Standardized Awareness-Level Training
Developed by the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (NDPC), the WMD Awareness-Level Training Course is a six-hour training program that provides emergency responders with awareness-level instruction on recognition, avoidance, isolation, and notification techniques in a weapon of mass destruction (WMD) environment. The course covers prevention and deterrence and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) hazards.
To demonstrate a working knowledge of the prevention and deterrence strategy, to identify indicators of potential terrorist acts, and to identify potential terrorist targets.
To understand recognition, avoidance, isolation, and notification techniques of chemical agents and toxic industrial chemicals and materials in a WMD environment.
To understand recognition, avoidance, isolation, and notification techniques of biological hazards when used as a WMD.
To understand recognition, avoidance, isolation, and notification techniques of radiological and nuclear materials when used as a WMD.
To understand recognition, avoidance, isolation, and notification techniques of explosive devices when used as a WMD.
Six (6) hours. This includes a 25 multiple-choice and/or True/False question pretest to determine the student’s level of knowledge concerning the standard awareness with regard to CBRNE incidents. This will aid the instructor in tailoring the course to the audience. There is also a 25 multiple-choice and/or True/False question posttest to test the student’s level of knowledge after sitting through the AWR-160 Course.
Law Enforcement
Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Management Agency
Fire Service
Hazardous Material (HazMat)
Public Works
Governmental Administrative
Public Safety Communications
Health Care
Public Health
ODP Certificate of Completion
For more information:
Mike Chanat 718 990 8440
WMD / Defensive Driving Coordinator
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