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Decontamination & Detection. Gene Ryan Deputy District Chief Bureau of Special Operations Hazmat Coordinator. Elaine Stewart-Craig Edgewood Chemical & Biological Center Homeland Defense Business Unit. Threat Assessment. Tactical Decisions. Expectations of the First Responders.
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Decontamination & Detection Gene Ryan Deputy District Chief Bureau of Special Operations Hazmat Coordinator Elaine Stewart-Craig Edgewood Chemical & Biological Center Homeland Defense Business Unit
Expectations of the First Responders • Event Takes Place: 9-1-1 is called • 3-5 minutes First Responders are on the Scene • The Roll of the First Responder: • Stop The Panic • Attend to Victims • Make the problem go away
Where Do You Fit In • Looking for the Silver Bullet. • Advanced Detection • Remote Monitoring • Continual on going Training • Interactive • Hands-on • Real-Time Reach Back Capability • Interoperability
“We need to be playing chess NOT checkers when dealing with terrorism”Chief Phil Ruscetti Downers Grove Fire Department • Capabilities as well as Limitations • Real Annual Cost of Equipment • Unit Cost • Maintenance • Consumables • Training Hours Required • Initial • Refresher to maintain proficiency
Detection and Decon Matrix • Chemical • Biological • Radiological • Explosives • Decontamination
Detection and Decon Matrix • Part 1 • Role • Detect and Confirm • Identify and Quantify • Quantify and Qualify • Task • Identified Responder Groups
Detection and Decon Matrix • Part 2 • Recommended Equipment Item • Detect and Confirm • Identify and Quantify • Quantify and Qualify
Detection and Decon Matrix • Part 3 • Equipment Item • Highly Desirable Features • Other Features and Alternatives • Limitations
Detection and Decontamination SubGroup Responsibilities • Define user requirements for CBRNE Detection and Decontamination equipment • Identify and evaluate existing Detection and Decontamination standards • Prioritize Detection and Decontamination standards’ needs
Detection Priorities • Radiological (Equipment is readily available and departments are buying without any standards) • Chemical (Equipment is readily available and departments are buying without any standards) • Biological • Explosives
Radiological Detection Standards • DHS and ANSI developed 4 radiological detector standards in early 2003. • Hand-held radioactivity instrumentation • Pagers • Electronic personnel dosimeters • Portal detectors • D&D Subgroup participated in the process
Chemical Detection Standards Partners • National Institute of Justice • National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) • Edgewood Chemical and Biological Center (ECBC) • National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) • US Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine (USACHPPM) • InterAgency Board (IAB) • Emergency Responder Community • Industry • Department of Homeland Security
Chemical Standards Strategic Process • Define characteristics of realistic hazards. • Hazard Analysis • Development models specifically for indoor releases • Defined health hazard levels • Respiratory Exposure • Percutaneous Exposure • Define performance levels which enable the user to make tactical decisions • Define design, quality, and reliability standards. • Determine testing procedures to evaluate consistency with standards. • Certify third party testing laboratories • Provide test data to user to allow educated procurement decisions
Status of Chemical Vapor Detector • Hazard Analysis and modeling complete (Basis for NIOSH CBRN standards and will be used in protective ensemble standards ) • Defined health hazard levels • Respiratory Exposure complete (Requirements in NIOSH CBRN standards) • Percutaneous Exposure (In review, will be used to define ensemble requirements) • Define performance levels which enable the user to make tactical decisions (see above) • Define design, quality, and reliability standards. (In process) • Determine testing procedures to evaluate consistency with standards. (In process) • First Draft complete
Activities to be Completed • Obtain Public Comment on Proposed Standard • Validate Test Procedures • Certify third party testing laboratories • Provide test data to user to allow educated procurement decisions
Decontamination Priorities • Personnel • Buildings • Materials/Equipment
Decontamination Standards Status • Multiple agencies have begun to collaborate in their efforts in this area • Department of Homeland Security • Environmental Protection Agency • National Institute of Standards and Technology • Edgewood Chemical and Biological Center
Questions?? Gene Ryan Work Phone: (312) 745-1044 E-Mail: gryan@cityofchicago.org Elaine Stewart-Craig 410-436-2102 elaine.stewartcraig@sbccom.apgea.army.mil