Awareness Level Courses

Law Enforcement WMD Awareness

Law Enforcement Officers will almost always be the first of the First Responder Community to arrive on scene of a WMD attack. This course provides LEOs with the knowledge of impacts to their health should they encounter this form of weapon, and how to increase their safety both with and without detection capabilities.

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Law Enforcement WMD Awareness

Duration:

2.0 Hours

Location:

Nationwide

Guiding Documents:

HAZWOPER 1910.120 (q) CFR

NFPA 470

Course Prerequisites / Requirements

  • None

Audience:

Law Enforcement Officers of all ranks, LE Communications Staff

Course Summary:

Law Enforcement Officers will generally be the first on scene of a WMD attack, but most are not equipped with any for of detection capabilties. This course will allow LEOs to understand the risks to their personal health and safety while blindly responding to such an event, as well as how survivable they are. Basic self-decontamination steps and weapon system operations will be discussed. For Communications personnel, understand basic terminology for these types events, the necessity for immediate access to unusual data such as wind direction and the steps needed to keep your Officers safe.

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EMS WMD Awareness

Multiple EMS Teams will almost always be on scene of a WMD Event prior to the discovery of its presence. This course provides EMTs, Paramedics and Supervisors with the knowledge of impacts to their health should they encounter this form of weapon, and how to increase their safety both with and without a radiation detector.

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EMS WMD Awareness

Duration:

2.0 Hours

Location:

Nationwide

Guiding Documents:

HAZWOPER 1910.120 (q) CFR

NFPA 470

Course Prerequisites / Requirements

  • None

Audience:

EMS Operations Staff of all ranks, EMS Communications Staff

Course Summary:

Multiple EMS Teams will generally be on scene of a WMD attack well before that threat has been recognized. This course will allow the EMS Community to understand the risks to their personal health and safety while blindly responding to such an event, as well as how survivable they are. Basic self-decontamination steps and contaminated ambulance rotations will be discussed.

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Healthcare WMD Awareness

Healthcare facilities will always be impacted by a WMD event, most likely receiving contaminated patients prior to the discovery of its particular threat. This course provides Healtchare Systems and their Staff with the knowledge of impacts to their health should they encounter this form of weapon, and how to increase their safety.

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Healthcare WMD Awareness

Duration:

2.0 Hours

Location:

Nationwide

Guiding Documents:

HAZWOPER 1910.120 (q) CFR

NFPA 470

Course Prerequisites / Requirements

  • None

Audience:

Healthcare Systems and Emergency Staff

Course Summary:

Healthcare facilities, their staff and patients in the Emergency Department will be heavily impacted by a WMD Event. In some instances, EDs may have received victims into the facility prior to the event being classified as a WMD. This course discusses the basic concepts of WMD events and discuss needed steps prior to the arrival of attack victims and emergency procedures should it be discovered contaminated patients have already been admitted into the facility.

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Operations Level Courses

Radiological / Nuclear Emergency Operations

This course is designed to train First Responders of all levels in advanced operations at a Radiological or Nuclear emergency, both commerically or due to a WMD Event.

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Radiological / Nuclear Emergency Operations

Duration:

4.0 Hours OR 8.0 Hours (See below for additional details)

Location:

Nationwide

Guiding Documents:

HAZWOPER 1910.120 (q) CFR

NFPA 470

Course Prerequisites / Requirements

  • Although previous HazMat Training is recommended, it is not required.

Audience:

All First Responders

Course Summary:

This course focuses on radiological and nuclear incidents, how to respond safely to such an event, utilizing a variety of radiation detection meters and current events happening in this domain around the Nation. A combination of lectures, group activities and exercises will be used. Participants will utilize cutting-edge technology to allow them to see exactly what an R/N event will be like. Participants are welcome to bring their own instruments for operational review.

Additional Hours:

This course is normally four hours long to allow it to be taken on-duty or during IST. For Agencies or Groups who wish to have more meter and scenario time, however, an additional four hours can be added at the time of booking.

This course meets or exceeds the requirements of Title 19 Section 1910.120(q) CFR.

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Chemical / Biological Emergency Operations

Foundational course focused on recognition and safe initial response to chemical and biological accidents or attacks. Covers hazard identification, exposure pathways, and protective actions to ensure responder and public safety.

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Chemical / Biological Emergency Operations

Duration: 4–8 Hours

Location: Nationwide

Guiding Documents:
OSHA HAZWOPER 29 CFR 1910.120 | NFPA 470 | CDC/NIOSH | FEMA NIMS/ICS

Prerequisites: First Responder Operations Level (recommended)

Audience: Law Enforcement, Fire/EMS, HazMat, Public Health, Emergency Management

Course Summary:
Foundational course focused on recognition and safe initial response to chemical and biological accidents or attacks. Covers hazard identification, exposure pathways, and protective actions to ensure responder and public safety.

Course Topics:
• Chemical & Biological Threat Overview
• Chemical Recognition (TICs/TIMs, Nerve, Blister, Choking)
• Biological Overview (Bacteria, Viruses, Toxins)
• Exposure Pathways
• Signs & Symptoms
• PPE Considerations
• Scene Size-Up & Risk-Based Response
• Detection Awareness
• ICS Integration

Outcome:
Upon completion, students will be able to recognize potential chemical and biological hazards, implement initial protective actions, and operate safely within their scope under a risk-based response framework.

A second day, in the form of our Clandestine Laboratory Operations Drill Day, can be added at a reduced cost. These drills allow participants to transition into hands-on scenarios involving a clandestine labs, reinforcing PPE selection, exposure mitigation, and antidote administration.

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Intermidate Courses / Technician Level

RIID Operations for HazMat Teams

This course focuses on HazMat Teams and other responders who are equipped with a Radioisotope Identification Device (RIID) as part of their equipment loadout. Understanding its operation and translating the data it provides requires frequent refresher training, which this course provides.

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RIID Operations for HazMat Teams

Duration:

4.0 Hours

Guiding Document:

HAZWOPER 1910.120 (q) CFR

NFPA 470

Key Topics:

  • Instrument functionality
  • Critical menu settings
  • Locating area of highest energy
  • Obtaining identifications in a high-energy incident
  • Recognition and investigation of elevated Neutron readings
  • Identification technique and data interpretation
  • Understanding common misidentifications of threat materials
  • Masking Incidents
  • Obtaining required data if National Reachback will be utilized
  • Submit a National Reachback Request and receive a detailed report

Intended Audience:

RIID-Equipped HazMat Teams and First Responders

Important Notes:

This course is intended for HazMat Teams and First Responders who are equipped with a Radioisotope Identification Device (RIID). For Responders who have been trained as PRND Secondary Screeners, please refer to our PRND Secondary Screener Operations course located on this page.

Agencies who wish to send their Responders to this class will be expected to provide their own RIIDs and associated equipment; REST will not provide instruments for this course.

Course Summary:

This in-depth class is intended for HazMat Teams who are assigned a RIID on a regular basis and could be requested to respond on short notice. The staff at REST will provide you with both the fundamental knowledge and best practices of RIID metering to allow you to operate this critical instrument with confidence. Students will be presented with both basic and complex scenarios using a variety of live sources that will test your knowledge of isotopes, as well as provide you with resources to help you interpret the data your meter is displaying.

Emergency Managers and Planners are welcome to attend these courses to familiarize
themselves with this vital mission; RIID certification or use is not required to attend.

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Pharmaceutical Based Agent Course

This course, intended for all First Responders, Civil Support Teams and any other profession that may come in contact with the precursor chemicals or finished products of Pharmaceutical Based Agents (PBA).

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PBA Recognition and Operations Course

Duration:
8.0 Hours

Location:
Nationwide

Guiding Documents:
OSHA HAZWOPER 29 CFR 1910.120
NFPA 470
CDC/NIOSH
SAMHSA

Course Prerequisites / Requirements:
First Responder Operations Level or equivalent

Audience:
Law Enforcement, HAZMAT Teams, Fire/EMS, Public Health, Civil Support Team Units

Course Summary:
This course provides responders with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to identify, assess, and respond to Pharmaceutical-Based Agent (PBA) threats. We focus on lecture-based instruction covering global trends, substance identification, laboratory processes, and hazards.

A second day, in the form of our Clandestine Laboratory Operations Drill Day, can be added at a reduced cost. These drills allow participants to transition into hands-on scenarios involving a clandestine synthetic opioid lab, reinforcing PPE selection, exposure mitigation, and antidote administration.

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TRAINING CLASSES

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.

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