Initial Response to a Radiological Dispersal or Exposure Device / Dirty Bomb
This course and exercise is designed to exam and challenge the Whole-Community response Radiological Dispersal Device Response or Exposure Device.
Initial Response to a Radiological Dispersal or Exposure Device / Dirty Bomb
Duration: 16.0 Hours
Key Topics:
- Summarize the DHS RDD Response Guide – First 100 Minutes (Nov. 2025 version)
- Whole-Community response plan review
- Identification of resonsibilities for each discipline of First Responders
- EOC Stand-Up and Operations in real time with real readings
- Tabletop exercises, Drills and a Capstone Wide-Area Exercise
Audience: Whole-Community
This unique event is designed to provide the Whole-Community responsible parties with an in-depth understanding of the DHS Radiological Dispersal Device Response Guidance updated in November of 2025. It begins with a review of a region’s Emergency Response Plans to an RDD/RED Event, followed by a tabletop exercise and step-stone drills. Once any issues have been identifed and deconflicted, the course ends with a wide-area exercise only REST can deliver.
Day 1: Community member introductions, Emergency Plans review, Tabletop Exercise and Focused / Stepping-Stone Drills
Day 2: RDD Deployment Event over a 2.5 square mile area, conducted in real time.
All sources are simulated and no active radioactive sources will be utilized in public.
Customizable Courses
At REST, we recognize that agencies may not find exactly the right fit with the courses offered in our catalog. Or you may want to combine a workshop, exercise or course together. Our staff is more than willing to work with you and your agency to design a unique course that ‘checks all the boxes’ for you. Every component of our material is customizable, including course length, content, start time, mergers with other REST components and cost.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us so we can provide you with exactly what you need to keep your troops safe.
