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11th April 2024

Idaho Falls: The First Nuclear Meltdown in America’s History

Uncover the story behind America's first nuclear meltdown in Idaho Falls, 1961. ...

Bryan W Sommers - SGM U.S. Army, Ret.
19th March 2024

The Goiânia Incident: Lessons from a Radiological Disaster

Discover key lessons from the Goiânia incident on enhancing radiological safety ...

Steven Pike
6th March 2024

Radioactive Sources: What They Do and the Need for Caution

Uncover the uses and safety precautions for radioactive sources in various ...

Steven Pike
21st February 2024

The Dangerous Legacy of the Soviet Union’s Use of Nuclear Technology

Unveiling the Soviet's hazardous RTG legacy: A journey through its perilous ...

Steven Pike
3rd August 2023

Using Orthogonal Detection During CBRNe and HazMat Training Exercises

This article explores the orthogonal detection, including its merits and ...

Steven Pike
13th December 2022

Create engaging first responder radiation training scenarios

First responder training scenarios for CBRN and HazMat can be a challenge. Read ...

Steven Pike
28th November 2022

Transportation emergency preparedness with radiation simulators

This article provides an overview of the US Department of Energy's MERRTT ...

Bryan W Sommers - SGM U.S. Army, Ret.
3rd August 2022

5 Tools To Enhance The Realism of Radiation Training

This blog explores five simulator training tools that can increase the realism ...

Steven Pike
4th March 2022

7 Most Effective Radiation Hazards Simulators

Here are the top 7 Argon's most effective radiation simulators for running ...

Steven Pike
25th February 2022

5 Ways Index Cards May Be Inhibiting Your First Responder Training

Index cards have been a mainstay of first responder training, but are they ...

Bryan W Sommers - SGM U.S. Army, Ret.
1st February 2022

Running A Safe, Cost-Effective, and Efficient Radiation Training Simulation

Running an effective CBRNe radiation training simulation as a CBRNe instructor ...

Bryan W Sommers - SGM U.S. Army, Ret.
8th December 2021

Upcoming ISRP webinar on radiological hazards

The International Society for Respiratory Protection is holding a webinar on ...

Steven Pike