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August 2019 - Edition 36
(Watch Episode 2 then download the FLIR PRIMED Hazmat Checklist at http://FLIR.com/PRIMED. In
this Episode, Grant Coffey discusses why CBRNE events demand a "slow down" approach. Courtesy of
FLIR Systems and YouTube.)
To properly address this myri-
ad list of issues, it’s important
for personnel leadership to take
the time to assess department
needs, policies and training
programs on a regular basis.
Thirdly, they must research,
train and REPEAT!
By leveraging these three
core management principles,
hazmat teams from the military
to the fire service will be well
Secondly, they must actively prepared to tackle future chal-
search out the best sources for lenges we can only just image.
equipment that aligns with up- By learning from the past to an
dated department needs and ticipate the future in a disci-
policies - ideally one with a plined, programmatic fashion,
great reputation and support. we won’t need a crystal ball. 45