Joint Hazard Assessment Team (JHAT) Training

Responding to hazardous materials incidents requires specialized skills and knowledge. Our Joint Hazard Assessment Team (JHAT) Training is designed to equip professionals with the essential tools and techniques to handle hazardous situations effectively. This comprehensive program covers everything from risk assessment to decontamination procedures, ensuring that participants are prepared to manage hazardous materials safely and efficiently.

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Overview of JHAT Training

In today’s world, where threats from hazardous materials and CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) incidents are prevalent, specialized training is essential for those tasked with protecting public safety. JHAT (Joint Hazard Assessment Team) Training is specifically designed to equip HazMat technicians and CBRN operators with the skills needed to manage these threats effectively during special events, including sporting events, parades, and other mass gatherings.

The primary objective of this training is to prepare participants to serve on a Joint Hazard Assessment Team, providing them with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to respond to HazMat/CBRN threats, hoaxes, and accidents. The training emphasizes planning, operational guidance, and small-unit tactics for effective threat response and mitigation.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for HazMat technicians, CBRN operators, public safety bomb squad members, SWAT team members, tactical/event EMS providers, and other professionals involved in event security and emergency response.

Course Overview

Event Planning for HazMat/CBRN Threats

Effective planning is crucial for ensuring the safety of events. Participants will learn how to identify potential HazMat/CBRN threats, assess risks, and develop comprehensive safety plans tailored to the specific needs of the event.

Operational Strategies

The training covers various operational strategies for managing HazMat/CBRN incidents, including:

  • Pre-event planning and coordination
  • On-site threat detection and identification
  • Incident response and mitigation techniques
  • Post-incident analysis and reporting

Emergency Preparedness

Participants will gain insights into emergency preparedness, including the development of contingency plans, resource allocation, and coordination with local, state, and federal agencies.

Joint Hazmat Assessment Team

Key Topics Covered

The JHAT Training program covers a broad range of topics, including:

  • JHAT concept of operations
  • Inter-agency operations
  • HazMat/CBRN threats to events and mass gatherings
  • Planning considerations for events
  • Event/venue threat and risk assessments
  • Dignitary security considerations
  • Site surveys and security pre-sweeps
  • Rapid assessment guidelines
  • Dismounted and ATV/UTV operations
  • Small-scale and improvised decontamination procedures
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