Basic awareness of WMD hazards and response competencies, including use of the Emergency Response Guidebook.
This course from the Texas A&M Extentsion Service focuses on training responders in the material and requirements of:
- Chapter 4, "Competencies for Hazardous Materials/WMD Awareness Level Personnel" (NFPA 472)
- Chapter 5, "Professional Qualifications for Hazardous Materials/WMD Awareness Level Personnel" (NFPA 1072)
- The CFR's "Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response"
- National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP): "Partnering for Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience"