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Dirty bombs, suspicious “white powders” and the intentional release of toxic industrial chemicals are examples of CBRN incidents.
We have five CBRN Teams in HRM, trained to Intermediate Level.
We have four CBRN Teams in HRM, trained to Advanced Level.
On Each Team:
- 6 Haz Mat Technicians Per Team (HRM Fire Personnel)
- 2 Explosives Disposal Technicians (HRP & RCMP Personnel)
- 2 Forensic Identification Specialists (HRP & RCMP Personnel)
- 2 Advance Care Paramedics (Emergency Health Services Personnel)
CBRN specialists and resources are available 24/7 to assist Incident Commanders with threat assessment and mitigation of potential CBRN incidents.
Levels of CBRN First Responder Training:
Introductory Level:
- Public Transit Operators
- Building Operators
- Mail Room Staff
- Recognize Potential CBRN Threats
- Protect Themselves
- Alert Responders
Basic Level:
- 911 Operators
- Police
- Fire Fighters
- Paramedics
- Recognize Potential Threats & Incidents
- Protect Themselves
- Respond Accordingly
- Call In Specialists As Required
Intermediate Level:
- Haz Mat Technicians
- Bomb Technicians
- Forensics Identification Specialists
- Advance Care Paramedics
- Intervene In The Incident
- Mitigate The Incident
- Neutalize The Incident
- Direct Action To Save Lives
Advanced Level:
- Haz Mat Technicians
- Bomb Technicians
- Forensics Identification Specialists
- Advance Care Paramedics
- Extensive Hands On Intervention Training In A Live Agent Enviromment
The training of CBRN teams was a 2003 initiative sponsored by the Government of Canada. Toronto and Vancouver also have teams.
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