HME - Homemade Explosives: Awareness, Recognition and Response

4601 North Choctaw Road,Choctaw OK 73020

15 May, 2022

Description

provides first responders with information on general explosive characteristics and hazards, homemade explosive precursor materials. The HME course provides first responders with information on general explosive characteristics and hazards, homemade explosive precursor materials, homemade explosive manufacturing indicators, and Improvised Explosive Device (IED) components. Additionally, the course teaches first responders how to identify a homemade explosive laboratory and how to establish scene safety and security in such an incident. First responders are also presented information regarding community awareness and education programs related to homemade explosives. This information better prepares first responders to recognize hazards associated with homemade explosives during response operations. Learning Objectives · Recognize explosive physical characteristics and hazards. · Identify Homemade Explosive (HME) precursor materials and manufacturing equipment. · Identify Improvised Explosive Device (IED) components and manufacturing indicators. · Recognize Homemade Explosive (HME) laboratory indicators. · Identify scene safety and security procedures at a Homemade Explosive (HME) incident. Recommended Audience · Emergency management · Emergency medical services · Fire service · Law enforcement