The First Responder -

Technically Speaking
Homemade Explosives
by Dr. John Nordin

Every year people lose fingers or an eye or even die during the clandestine manufacture or storage of explosives or because explosive materials are inadvertently produced because of improper use of chemicals. AristaTek has received requests from law enforcement officers and first responders for information on how to recognize potentially dangerous situations which may result in an explosion when conducting a raid or investigating a mysterious container ... [FULL STORY]

Let's Take a PEEK at PEAC-WMD v.5
Using the PEAC Glossary
by Bruce King

One of the features added in the PEAC-WMDv5 application and later releases of the software is the inclusion of a Glossary of terms used by individuals working with or responding to HAZMAT or WMD incidents. Most of us recognize that dealing with hazardous materials is an occupation that comes with its own vocabulary or at least requires the responder to be familiar with terminology that is specific to these materials. The vocabulary relating to chemical properties, their behavior or associated acronyms are not typical terms most of the public would understand... [FULL STORY]

News and Events
The CEDAP Program

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of State and Local Government Coordination and Preparedness (SLGCP) is providing equipment to smaller agencies through a new and innovative pilot program. The Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP) is designed to fill gaps with small agencies in areas of equipment they have not previously been able to acquire through other sources... [FULL STORY]

Just What the Doctor Ordered
More great humor to get you through the month.
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Wonderful Wyoming
Learn about the Wyoming Cherokee Trail
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Seriously Speaking
For Our Troops at Christmas
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