Volume 24
Did you know a GC-MS can
be used to identify narcotics
and the opioid sub-class?
June 2018 Edition
See Grant in FLIR Primed Vid-
eo below for a brief overview
of what a GC-MS can do:
• Like the types of chemicals it
can identify
• How it complements other
detection technologies in
the responder tool kit, and
• The field applications it sup-
ports
• FLIR is leveraging their vast
knowledge, expertise and
connections to bring free
educational videos to first re-
sponders online.
This quick video explains overall
concepts on how to stay prepared.
In-Field Sample Collection, Decon, and Chemical Identification with FLIR Griffin G510
WHAT IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE FOR RE-
SPONDERS AT A CHEMICAL SCENE?
• Safety. Responders must rely first on their brain
and then on the tools in their kit to keep them-
selves and the public safe.
• Chemical scenes can be chaotic and white pow-
ders present one of the biggest challenges
responders face. Unknowns can be incredibly
dangerous.
(Courtesy of FLIR Systems and YouTube)
• Having the right tools in the tool kit and under-
standing the capabilities of each one is critical
“On-Scene Checklist: “Chemical Response
to mission success.
Tools from Colorimetric Tests to GC-MS”
• This information takes a look at the various
chemical detection and identification tools re-
A CLOSER LOOK: CHEMICAL RESPONSE TOOLS
sponders can use to stay safe.
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