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B.R.A.M.A.S. Training Information
Baton Rouge Area Mutual Aid System (B.R.A.M.A.S)

B.R.A.M.A.S. 2009 HAZMAT/WMD TRAINING
Tuesday, August 25th - 27th

Baton Rouge River Center
275 S. River Road
 

BRAMAS Registration Is Closed

B.R.A.M.A.S. Hazardous Materials Training Agenda

The Baton Rouge Area Mutual Aid System is proud to host the 19th Annual BRAMAS Hazardous Materials/WMD School. The FREE training is offered to emergency responders, planners, and managers working within Government or Private Industry. The school will be held Tuesday, August 25th through Thursday, 27th at the Baton Rouge River Center.

These classes, taught by experts in the field, provide training to public and private emergency response personnel on a wide variety of topics ranging from tank trucks & railcars, to Weapons of Mass Destruction, to Air Monitoring, Scene Access & Decontamination. All local, state, federal, medical, and industrial emergency response personnel are invited to participate in the courses. These sessions give responders the opportunity to exchange ideas and receive quality 16-hour instruction on hazardous materials response. There is no charge for attendance.

If you have any questions regarding the training please contact: Baton Rouge Hazardous Materials Chief, Larry Mounce at (225) 354-1421 or Mike Plauche, Honeywell Chemical at (225) 376-0134.

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2009 BRAMAS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/WMD
TRAINING AGENDA


Training Dates
Tuesday, August 25th, Wednesday, August 26th &
Thursday, August 27th
 

 Tuesday, August 25th | Wednesday, August 26th
Thursday, August 27th | List of Classes

Tuesday, August 25, 2009
8 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Registration
8:30 a.m.– 12noon. Opening Ceremonies

Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) Mark Cooper

Two other presentations TBA

12 noon–1 p.m. Lunch (Provided)
1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Class Rotation 1

3 p.m.–5 p.m. Class Rotation 2
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
8 a.m.–10 a.m. Class Rotation 3
10 a.m.–12 noon Class Rotation 4
12 noon–1 p.m. Lunch (on your own)
1 p.m.–3 p.m. Class Rotation 5
3 p.m.–5 p.m. Class Rotation 6
Thursday, August 27, 2009
8 a.m.–10 a.m. Class Rotation 7
10 a.m.–12 noon Class Rotation 8
12 noon-12:15 p.m. Certificate Presentations

List of Classes

I.  Tank Trucks- 2 Hours

This 2 hour class will cover tank truck construction, types and uses of tank trucks. A tank truck will be used for demonstration purposes to describe emergency equipment and procedures.   Instructor: Mr. Joe Shows, Trimac

II.  Aluminum Alkyl Emergencies- 2 Hours

 

This class will overview the properties, hazards, and response procedures for handling emergencies involving Aluminum Alkyls. Instructor: Albemarle Billy Leblanc

III.  Handling Burn Victims- 2 Hours

 

This 2 hour class will discuss the many issues around the proper treatment of burn victims.  Instructors: Baton Rouge General

IV.  Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD - 2 Hours

 

This program will overview the capabilities of Louisiana’s Civil Support Team (62nd) and discuss the hazards associated with incidents that involve Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive devices/agents. Instructor: Louisiana 62nd Civil Support Team

V.  Personal Protective Equipment- 2 Hours

 

This 2 hour class will discuss the various types of personal protective equipment used during chemical releases. An overview of Levels of Protection, suit design and suit materials will be covered. Instructor: Hagemeyer Eddie Head

VI.  Rescue Emergencies- 2 Hours

 

This program will address various types of rescue situations responders can face and an overview of procedures and equipment required to safely perform rescue operations. Instructor: ExxonMobil TBA

VII.  Explosives/Bomb Threat Response- 4 Hours

 

This 4 hour class will cover bomb threat procedures for industry and public safety, discussions on bombs and how they function, explosives in general, and a brief overview of domestic terrorism, bomb threats and how to prepare for them. Instructor: Sgt. Chris Rushing, Baton Rouge Police Department and Lt. Robert Stone, EBR Sheriff’s Office, Capt. Blair Nicholson, EBR Sheriff’s Office

VIII.  Plugging and Patching Equipment- 4 Hours

 

This 4 hour class will overview the use of various plugging and patching kits. Including a hands on session with the Chlorine A, B, & C Kits, Midland Kit, and Edwards and Cromwell Kits. Instructor: ExxonMobil Chemnet & Edwards and Cromwell Pat Johnston

IX.  Haz Mat Medical Emergencies- 4 Hours

 

This 4 hour class details the management of patients injured during chemical emergencies. Discussions will cover pre hospital care, transportation and arrival at hospital emergency rooms.  Instructor: BRFD Joe Wilson, OLOL Jessica Perret, & EBR EMS

X.  Fire Fighting Foam- 4 Hours

 

This 4 hour program will overview the proper use of various fire fighting foams. Topics to be discussed will include but are not limited to; different types of firefighting foams, appliances for applying the foam, and required foam application rates. Instructor TBA

XI.  TRANSCAER/Rail Car Emergencies- 4 Hours

 

This 4 hour class covers identification of rail cars, preparation and response to possible HazMat transportation incidents and safety when working around rail cars. Instructor: Chemical Manufacturing Association

XII.  NIMS 100 -4 Hours

 

This 4-hour course will overview the Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100. It describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. The student will be prepared to take the IS-100 online test with FEMA upon completion of this course. Students will be given a Certificate of Completion from LSU FETI at the end of the school for this course. Instructor: LSU FETI.

XIII.  NIMS 200- 4 Hours

 

This 4-hour course will overview the Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-200. ICS-200 provides training on and resources for personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within the ICS. The student will be prepared to take the IS-200 online test with FEMA upon completion of this course. Students will be given a Certificate of Completion from LSU FETI at the end of the school for this course.

*NIMS 100 is a prerequisite for this course.