Chapter 22 Terrorism And Homeland Security Flashcards
Swarming technique
Involving simulated attacks designed to overwhelm defensive measures and outstrip the capacity of emergency responders to deal with the consequences
Factors that put our cities in the terrorists bulls-eyes
Large concentration of people
Immediate, worldwide media coverage
A large diverse community for terrorist to hide in
Secondary devices
Usually placed around perimeter of the blast site, aimed at cp personnel
WMD
Weapons of Mass Destruction
CBRNE
Che,iCal, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear or Explosives
Why they do it?
Kill more Americans
Attract even more media attention
Locations are more likely terrorists targets:
World Landmarks Financial Institutions Media and Corporate Headquarters Ideological Targets= government building, etc Educational Research labs
A firefighter wearing full turnout gear is most vulnerable to which/what type of radiation?
Gamma rays
Alpha and beta are stopped by clothing
What are the three key factors for protection from radioactive material?
Time
Distance
Shielding
What are one of the most important actions of first arriving units in a RDD explosion?
Extinguish the fire in the derbies, which will send contaminated smoke skyward
Regarding detonation of RDD (radiological dispersal device)
Radiological levels will drop as you move farther away from the site, especially moving upwind
What are the items you should consider during size-up?
Determine the occupancy
Listen to what bystanders tell you, but with some skepticism
Listen to survivors
What are the potential hazards to be dealt with at an explosion scene?
Fire
Secondary explosions
Structural collapse
What are the correct actions to be taken at the scene of an explosions?
Resume or evacuate of endanger
Extinguishment of fires and mitigation of other life hazards
Primary and secondary searches of all affected structure
Correct statement for chemical agents?
These agents can kill with extreme rapidity
