Terrorism: First Response VIDEO by Emergency Film Group

TERRORISM: 1ST RESPONSE VIDEO (VHS OR DVD)
by Emergency Film Group

"TERRORISM: 1ST RESPONSE" provides training to emergency personnel who
would be
first at the scene of a terrorist incident. Available in VHS or DVD. Updated in 2002!

ABOUT TERRORISM

“The FBI defines terrorism as "The unlawful use of force against persons or
property to
intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof,
in
furtherance of political or social objectives."

“Recent incidents, including the 9/11 attacks, the anthrax threats, the Murrah
federal building
bombing in Oklahoma City, and the explosion at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta,
have
highlighted the rising incidence of terrorist acts. Once thought of as a problem
relegated to
trouble spots in far-away nations, people of all countries are now painfully aware
that a
terrorist can attack any time, any where.

“Although dozens of federal agencies stand ready to respond to a terrorist incident,
the fact
is
that the first response almost always falls on the shoulders of the local emergency
response
team. As with any major incident, the first critical decisions are made by local law
enforcement officers, fire departments, and emergency management workers.

“Clearly, emergency responders need training to learn how to recognize a terrorist
act as
well as how to safely and effectively respond in order to minimize property damage,
injuries,
and loss of life and bring the terrorists to justice.”

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ABOUT THE SERIES

"Terrorism: First Response" is a part of Emergency Film Group's Terrorism
Response
series, which also includes "Terrorism: Biological Weapons," "Terrorism: Chemical
Weapons, "Terrorism: Roll Call Edition," and "Terrorism: Medical Response."

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ABOUT THE VIDEO

"Terrorism: First Response" provides guidelines for the initial response to
suspected
terrorist incidents. It is designed for emergency responders who may be first on the
scene.
This timely video examines possible targets as well as likely terrorist devices, and
shows
how hazmat response protocols can be adapted to the terrorist incident.

“Basic elements of a disaster plan are outlined, including designating intervention
personnel,
profiling potential terrorist targets, agencies to notify for support, and dealing with
mass
casualties. Conducting initial size up to identify an incident as a terrorist attack is
also
explained.

“Four categories of terrorist weapons are studied: explosive, chemical, biological,
and
radiological. The video tells what issues must be considered in sizing up the
situation as well
as establishing control zones, conducting search and rescue operations, treating
victims,
decontamination for radiological and chemical incidents, and using the incident
command
and unified command systems. Other topics covered include scene security, air
monitoring,
protective clothing, preserving evidence and keeping alert for secondary terrorist
devices.

"Terrorism: First Response" was filmed on location in California with the
assistance of
the
Sacramento Fire Department as well as participating local, county, state and
federal
agencies.

Included with the program is a Leader's Guide which will offer additional
resources in
preparing a training program, as well as discussion questions and ideas for
classroom and
field exercises.

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ABOUT THE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE

Emergency Film Group programs are created with the assistance of leaders in
emergency
response training as well as in the subject field. "Terrorism: First Response" was
created
with the help of the following authorities:
* John Aucott, Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency
* Chief Donald Burns, Fire Department of New York
* Chief John Eversole, Chicago Fire Department
* Chief Jan Dunbar, Sacramento Fire Department
* James Hall, Norfolk Collaborative Associates
* Capt. Bill Moultrie, Arlington County (VA) Fire Dept.

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ABOUT THE FILMMAKERS

* Gordon Massingham, writer and director. Former manager of the NFPA
Film
Department, Gordon has won numerous national and international awards for
excellence in
filmmaking.
* Jane Christopher, producer and editor. Well known to emergency
response
audiences for programs, Jane has received several awards for filmmaking
excellence.

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ABOUT THE EMERGENCY FILM GROUP
Emergency Film Group, a division of the Detrick Lawrence Corp., was established
to
distribute quality training films for emergency response and right to know
education. Firmly
committed to accuracy, EFG uses the best qualified advisors and production
crews to
ensure
that programs are not only exciting to watch, but are also accurate in every detail.

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SPECIAL ORDER ITEM.
2002, Video.
Order #DR678-VHS or DR678-DVD.
*** Specify VHS or DVD ***
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