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Counter-terrorism for emergency responders / Robert Burke.

Author/creator Burke, Robert
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoBoca Raton, Fla. : Lewis Publishers, ©2000.
Descriptionxvi, 345 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Subject(s)
Contents Introduction : it's just another hazardous materials incident! -- History of terrorism -- Chemical terrorist agents -- Biological terrorist agents -- Explosive terrorism -- Nuclear terrorism -- Incendiary terrorism -- Monitoring and detection equipment for terrorist agents -- Personnel protective equipment (PPE) and decontamination for terrorist agents -- Tactics for terrorism : "the rules have changed" -- Terrorism training for the 120 largest cities -- NFPA 472 and 1991 terrorism changes -- Terrorism websites -- U.S. Urban Search & Rescue response system -- Conversion charts -- Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) training programs -- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms list of explosive materials -- Regulations on the transfer or receipt of select agents -- Chronological listing of UNABOMBER targets 1978 to 1995.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 333-338) and index.
LCCN 99029184
ISBN1566703638 (alk. paper)

Available Items

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Joyner General Stacks HV6431 .B866 2000 ✔ Available Place Hold