Detection of evolving threats including Pharmaceutical Based Agents, battery fires, chemical suicides, and 4th Generation Chemical Agents

Discussion of current threats and how these threats can present themselves to first responders.
Discussion of chemical detection principles and how to apply these in real world scenarios in order to improve response efficiency and safety.
A discussion of different chemical detection technologies and the differences between trace and bulk detection methods.
An explanation of flame spectroscopy technology will be provided in order to increase knowledge of this method and how it can be used.
Specific case studies will be provided along with videos showing different detection examples to reinforce discussed concepts.