Chemical Attack Tabletop Exercise

Trainees will work in EMS, Hospital, and Public Health working groups to address
problems arising when a chemical terrorist event overwhelms community resources. After completing this activity, from the perspective of the participants' response discipline, the participant will be able to:
1. List key safety concerns of personnel responding to a chemical attack incident.
2. Describe key strategic goals for responding to a chemical attack.
3. Explain the importance of using a unified incident command system and the major ICS roles in
responding to a mass casualty incident.
4. Describe the major ICS roles
5. List major planning issues for WMD incident response.
6. Describe the organizational concept of the Joint Information Center and the Joint Information System
within the ICS.
7. Explain the importance of using a demobilization plan when involvement in a response operation is
terminated.
 
The files are provided as PowerPoint presentations, PDF documents or Microsoft Word files. Review the Lesson Plan for a list of audiovisual requirements and learning objectives. NOTE: To use the maps for this exercise you will need Microsoft Streets & Maps software.