Risk Assessment of Using Firefighter Protective Ensemble with Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Rescue Operations During a Terrorist Chemical Agent Incident
Abstract
This report provides the Incident Commander with an understanding of the protection afforded by standard firefighter protective ensembles (FFPE) and the associated risks involved if the ensemble is worn while performing rescue operations at the scene of a terrorist incident involving the use of military chemical warfare agents. FFPE, as discussed in this report, consists of standard turnout gear and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA440863
Entities
Organizations
- Edgewood Chemical Biological Center