The Jackson Township First Aid Squad hosted a two-day training course on weapons of mass destruction on April 5 and 6, 2014. The class was attended by 28 first responders from agencies throughout New Jersey, including 17 from the First Aid Squad. Participants learned how to manage injuries from a variety of man-made disasters.
The course, Medical Management of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and
Explosive (CBRNE) Events, was offered by the Texas A&M Engineering Extension (TEEX) National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center, and is sponsored by a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Attendees participated in lectures and used advanced patient simulators to prepare for the triage, decontamination, treatment, and transportation of those exposed to CBRNE weapons.
Explosive (CBRNE) Events, was offered by the Texas A&M Engineering Extension (TEEX) National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center, and is sponsored by a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Attendees participated in lectures and used advanced patient simulators to prepare for the triage, decontamination, treatment, and transportation of those exposed to CBRNE weapons.
The possibility of a man-made disaster or terrorist act is a fact of life in the modern era, especially in areas where there is critical infrastructure, such as Jackson. The First Aid Squad trains to keep its members prepared for a wide variety of potential hazards. The Squad will next host TEEX for Medical Preparedness and Response to Bombing Incidents in the fall.
The Jackson Township First Aid Squad is a non-profit, charitable organization that provides emergency medical services to the 101 square miles of Jackson, New Jersey. If you are interested in learning more or supporting our work, please considering joining us or making a donation.
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