Modular Emergency Response Radiological Trans Training

Modular Emergency Response Radiological Trans Training

General Description

8:00am - 5:00pm

The MERRTT program is designed to take the topic of a radiological response and break it down into 16 concise, easy to understand modules and 4 hands-on practical exercises using “live” radiation sources to reinforce learning. The material is designed to help simplify radioactive material accident response and to meet the training needs of persons serving in fire service, law enforcement, emergency medical service, emergency management, public works, or on a hazardous materials team.

Class Information

Location: Sykesville
Dates of Class: 02/08/2012 - 02/09/2012
Approval Number: P18115
Approved Hours: 16
Price: 0.00

Class Description

8:00am - 5:00pm MERRTT provides fundamental knowledge for responding to transportation incidents involving radiological material and builds on training in existing hazardous materials curricula. MERRTT satisfies the training requirements outlined in the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Land Withdrawal Act.

16 seats of 40 total student seats are occupied for this class.

Please contact your agency training coordinator to register for this class.