MAYDAY! Rescue or Recovery: Is it an emergency or a planned event?

This course is designed to challenge the Hazardous Materials Technician both mentally & physically when it comes to planning for a MAYDAY during a hazardous materials incident. Students will have a 360-degree view of the challenges associated with a hazmat MAYDAY event. These skills have been practiced and proven to decrease evacuation time and get your fellow Hazmat Tech to safety. You will understand MAYDAY challenges while performing MAYDAY evacuations and break down the tasks required while executing a MAYDAY rescue. Time management utilizing the 25/75 model is critical when it comes to personnel, work cycles, air consumption and assignments. NFPA 470 covers equipment needed to remove a stricken member from the Hot Zone quickly, emergency decontamination and rescue from the CPC before handing off to EMS. This workshop is divided into a short didactic portion with the remainder being a practical understanding of equipment in preparing for various scenarios utilizing the students newly acquired skills and understanding while operating on a hazardous materials incident that may or may not present a MAYDAY threat.