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The term ‘major incident’ is a broad one and is widely ascribed to any event where there is a loss of life, a serious injury or substantial damage to property or the environment.
Although these incidents are rare, when a major event does occur, multiple agencies are generally brought together in a highly pressured, chaotic environment. They’re expected to work together and co-ordinate an effective emergency response.Problems can occur if Joint Emergency Planning Teams from local agencies, authorities, Emergency Services and personnel from the affected company all train their teams independently, working to different priorities and specialising in different areas of emergency response.
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In particular, first responders are faced with many different challenges, and often have to take the lead role. No two incidents are the same, and in recent years the potential causes of incidents has increased considerably, ranging from the dangers of an industrial explosion to dealing with the increased threat of terrorist attacks. In the past, training personnel consistently was relatively straightforward.
Today, that task is far more complex and there is a far greater need for consistently training the relevant personnel to the highest standard.
Using Simulation Scenarios During First Responder Training Exercises
The advent of intelligent, app-based first responder simulation training systems such as Argon’s PlumeSIM-SMART, has meant that training can now be interactively delivered not only via practical, highly engaging table top exercises, but also using live-field training scenarios.
This training can cover events incorporating gaseous, radioactive, Hazardous Material (HazMat) and Chemical Warfare Agent (CWA) threats and releases.
Using PlumeSIM-SMART, you can also rapidly deploy scenarios involving nuclear reactors, radiological sources and devices, industrial or petrochemical facilities, and toxic substance releases. This means your training is more comprehensive and easier to deliver, whoever the audience.
Going Further With First Responder Training Scenarios
First responder training exercises can be challenging to implement, especially when teams from different departments, companies, and even industries may need to liaise during emergency events.
With Argon’s PlumeSIM-SMART, these various teams can more comprehensively train for any event. PlumeSIM-SMART can deliver engaging and effective training, whoever the audience.
To learn more about the importance of managing risk, how to train essential personnel, and how PlumeSIM-SMART can be an important addition to your scenarios, download our free case study: Improving First Responder Radiation Safety Training
