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1
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Swarming technique

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Involving simulated attacks designed to overwhelm defensive measures and outstrip the capacity of emergency responders to deal with the consequences

2
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Factors that put our cities in the terrorists bulls-eyes

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Large concentration of people
Immediate, worldwide media coverage
A large diverse community for terrorist to hide in

3
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Secondary devices

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Usually placed around perimeter of the blast site, aimed at cp personnel

4
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WMD

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Weapons of Mass Destruction

5
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CBRNE

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Che,iCal, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear or Explosives

6
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Why they do it?

A

Kill more Americans

Attract even more media attention

7
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Locations are more likely terrorists targets:

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World Landmarks
Financial Institutions 
Media and Corporate Headquarters
Ideological Targets= government building, etc
Educational Research labs
8
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A firefighter wearing full turnout gear is most vulnerable to which/what type of radiation?

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Gamma rays

Alpha and beta are stopped by clothing

9
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What are the three key factors for protection from radioactive material?

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Time
Distance
Shielding

10
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What are one of the most important actions of first arriving units in a RDD explosion?

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Extinguish the fire in the derbies, which will send contaminated smoke skyward

11
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Regarding detonation of RDD (radiological dispersal device)

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Radiological levels will drop as you move farther away from the site, especially moving upwind

12
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What are the items you should consider during size-up?

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Determine the occupancy
Listen to what bystanders tell you, but with some skepticism
Listen to survivors

13
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What are the potential hazards to be dealt with at an explosion scene?

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Fire
Secondary explosions
Structural collapse

14
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What are the correct actions to be taken at the scene of an explosions?

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Resume or evacuate of endanger
Extinguishment of fires and mitigation of other life hazards
Primary and secondary searches of all affected structure

15
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Correct statement for chemical agents?

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These agents can kill with extreme rapidity

16
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Bus incidents

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Extrication is not normally required at bus bombings or is not difficult

17
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If,you discover a bomb or explosive device?

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Do not disturb
Do not use radio
Immediately evacuate area ( 300 ft in all directions)
Notify law enforcement