| Reviewed: |
Nov 06, 2008 by Fire Safety |
| Overview: |
This article is written on the premise that planning and exercising to prepare for industrial incidents is of utmost importance if emergency responders are to expect an favorable outcome. The author offers several examples and suggestion on how to conduct proper planning, information gathering, and table-top exercises. |
| Learning Goals: |
Comprehend the seriousness of industrial emergency incidents;
Learn that specific planning is key to effective incident management;
Understand the rights of fire departments when requesting and acquiring information;
Be exposed to table-top drills and exercises; |
| Target Student Population: |
Applicable to all secondary education and higher student levels and population. Special Population: fire service personnel |
| Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: |
Basic understanding of industrial emergency incidents. |
| Type of Material: |
Article from on-line journal related to emergency management |
| Recommended Uses: |
Research activity;
Discussion topic;
General reading;
In service training topic |
| Technical Requirements: |
Suitable browser |
