Large CBRNE Units

There are 5 Large Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) Units strategically located along the I-44 corridor:           

Cost:

$750,000

Description:

Each of the Large CBRNE Units is a forty-foot self-driven apparatus.  Fixed equipment on the unit includes a command/research center, laptop computers, generator and an interoperable communication radio system.

Capabilities:

Interoperable communications Establish control zones Identify chemicals by use of sophisticated monitoring and identification equipment, along with various reference/guide books Gross and technical decontamination Contain and mitigate hazardous liquids and gaseous product from damaged cylinders and apparatus Basic emergency medical procedures

Team:

20 team members (at a minimum)

• 15 trained to the hazardous materials technician level
• 5 trained to the hazardous materials operational level