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Counterterrorism & Security Magazine
Ben Venzke's First Responder Chem-Bio Handbook (Tempest Publishing) is a recent addition to the Weapons of Mass Destruction responder market. The Handbook is an excellent carryable reference guide composed of five different sections, each tabbed to allow for quick access to necessary information. The "Action" chapter of the Handbook is written and arranged for the first responder to a potential chem-bio incident. Detailing how to assess a scene and the individual indicators of whether the incident involves a chemical or biological agent are included as well as information regarding which of the personal protective equipment (PPE) should be employed. Sections two and three of the book are split up into descriptions of Biological and Chemical agents. Included in these chapters are introductions describing the types of biological and chemical agents, the nature of the category, the signs and symptoms of each agent diagnosis findings, description of treatment needed to counteract the agent as well as measures to be taken for decontamination. Venzke includes a separate chapter devoted entirely to overall decontamination procedures which should be started when a chem/bio attack is believed to have occurred. Considerations for proper procedures include wind direction, site security, as well as logistics. Topics discussed in the decontamination section include the establishment of a decontamination zone, methods to be used, as well as specific decontamination procedures for personnel, patients and equipment. The First Responder Chem-Bio Handbook makes an excellent addition to the library of any individual interested in this phenomenon. In addition, due to the book's versatility and comprehensive nature, it is a tool that any police, emergency, and medical personnel working in disaster response can not do without. The Handbook is designed to work with and compliment current Department of Defense weapons of mass destruction incident training currently being conducted in 120 of the United State's major cities. (ISBN: 0-9665437-0-X/$18.00/200pp)
Counterterrorism & Security Magazine - April 1998 First Responder Chem-Bio Handbook: A Practical Manual for First Responders, Version 1.0; Tempest Publishing, Alexandria, VA; 1998; 1-703-370-2962 This small format handbook (6.5 x 5, spiral bound) was designed as an easy-to-carry reference guide for police, fire, security and EMS personnel who may be in a position to respond to an incident involving chemical and/or biological warfare agents. The book is divided into five sections: A - Actions This book appears to have been almost completely compiled from different sections of a variety of US government and private publications. For instance, the chemical and biological attack indicators seem to have been drawn from a document entitled Chemical/Biological Incident Handbook published by the Director of Central Intelligence, Interagency Intelligence Committee on Terrorism, Community Counterterrorism Board (June 1995). While this is not stated, other organizations whose publications are used and credit given to include the Department of Defense, the Department of Health and Human Services/Public Health Service, the National Fire Protection Association, and the US Fire Academy. This fact does not detract in any way from the quality of the book. Rather, why reinvent the wheel if accepted standards for safely handling situations involving chemical and biological agents already exist? And what better sources to draw upon than US government documents and standards from well-respected professional associations? The First Responder Chem-Bio Handbook does an admirable job of quickly and easily conveying essential information to those who would protect us from chemical and biological terrorism. At a reasonable price of $14 per handbook (volume discounts are available) it is a valuable reference work for the first responder.
Emergency Preparedness News - pg. 40, March 4, 1998 WMD RESPONSE - Tempest Publishing, Alexandria, Va., has released the First Responder Chem-Bio Handbook to serve as a reference for responders on-scene at a terrorist attack using chemical or biological weapons. The guide covers actions, information on the hazards, decontamination and other issues involved in responding to such an incident. The guide is small and as the publisher notes, "This handbook is meant to be a supplement to actual training and is not to be used as the sole guide for diagnosis and treatment." Contact Tempest, (703) 370-2962 or point your browser to <www.tempestco.com/chem-bio>.
This is a super book! It doesn't drone on and on about the composition and history of Chemical and Biological Weapons - it is indeed a First Responder's Handbook providing initial assessment, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, decontamination and precautions. There is also a section devoted to the establishment of a decontaminization zone. Very fine work. You can contact Tempest Publishing at 703.370.2962; Facsimile: 703.370.1571; Email: <tempest@tempestco.com>; Web: <http://www.tempestco.com>.
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