Street Smart Chemistry: Emergency Response Guide featuring Weapons of Mass Destruction

Today, issues such as terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, environmental crimes, and clandestine labs are on virtually everyone’s agenda in the fire, law enforcement, and emergency medical services. These new issues compounded with our current responses to hazardous material incidents just complicate an already complex emergency response system. The rules for first responders have changed in the United States since September 11, 2001, and we must be ready to respond with the appropriate resources and personnel. This book has been written for first responders and chemical management professionals to meet the challenges of today’s hazardous material responses. Presented in an easy-to-read format, Street SmartTM Chemistry provides new and experienced first responders with a resource guide that will enable them to upgrade their skills and knowledge of chemistry relative to their profession and public safety. In providing appropriate mitigation, preparedness, and response to chemical, biological, and nuclear incidents, today’s First Responders must be prepared with the tools to manage the hazard and identify the vulnerability and risk to minimize losses within the community. This response guide and resource publication can be added to your growing library of references and learning materials for years to come, and works as a great review system during your hazardous material training and in-service drills. Street SmartTM Chemistry is like no other emergency response guide. In a world concerned with weapons of mass destruction and attacks on our homeland, First Responders have an expanded role within the homeland security community. DuPont’s leadership has addressed these priorities by developing this book to prepare the First Responder for the challenges in this new world.