International Radiological Assistance Program Training for Emergency Response (I-RAPTER) Training Program

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1 DOE/NV/ International Radiological Assistance Program Training for Emergency Response (I-RAPTER) Training Program R. Maurer 2, S. Buntman 1, H. Adams 2, and R. Stump 3 1 Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration, International Emergency Management and Cooperation 2 Remote Sensing Laboratory, National Security Technologies 3 Sandia National Laboratory This work was done by National Security Technologies, LLC, under Contract No. DE-AC52-06NA25946 with the U.S. Department of Energy.

2 What is I-RAPTER? I-RAPTER is a training course designed for first responders, radiation protection specialists and emergency managers responsible for radiological emergency response 3.5 day course (4.5 day with translation) Class size (train-the-trainer) Six instructors from DOE s radiological emergency response programs Day 1 - Basic radiation and health physics, radiological threats, radiation detection, alarm adjudication, hands-on equipment demonstrations Day 2 - Mission planning, search operations, personal protective equipment, source recovery, tabletop exercises, hands-on equipment demonstrations Day 3 - Field exercises with detection equipment and radiation sources Day 4 - Field exercise after action meeting, overview of international reach back capabilities to include DOE Triage (for spectral analysis), IXP (for plume modeling) and REAC/TS (for medical consultation) and graduation 2

3 What is I-RAPTER? I-RAPTER includes classroom instruction, hands-on equipment demonstrations and realistic field exercises with a variety of radiation detection instruments and radiation sources Detection equipment (66 total) - 2 SPARCS mobile, 4 backpacks, 40 pagers, 10 RIIDs, 2 HPGe s, 2 LRMs, 4 HP kits, 2 tele-probes, PPE kit 16 large boxes/360 kg of training equipment provided for course All equipment shipped as checked baggage using a Carnet Computers, projectors, cameras, electrical kit, posters, stands Host country provides radiation sources and a radiation technician for handling any dosimetry, transportation, postings, etc. Host country provides airport customs support, equipment movement, daily transportation, interpreters, etc. Can incorporate Host Country response capabilities 3

4 I-RAPTER Equipment 4

5 Examples of Sources used at IRAPTER Courses

6 I-RAPTER Basic I-RAPTER Courses I-RAPTER is offered to address a wide range of radiological concerns from basic radiological emergency response to Major Public Events to alarm adjudication at ports and borders Focus is on preparedness to radiological incidents and accidents Exercises conducted with emphasis on operational techniques/detectors Best conducted to prepare first responders, radiation protection specialists and emergency managers I-RAPTER-MPE (Major Public Event) Focus is on preparedness and response to a Major Public Event including the development of a Nuclear Security Operations Plan Exercises conducted at a large stadium/event facility with radiation sources Best conducted prior to a Major Public Event 6

7 I-RAPTER-PC (Port/Customs) I-RAPTER Courses I-RAPTER is offered to address a wide range of radiological concerns from basic radiological emergency response to Major Public Events to alarm adjudication at ports and borders Focus is on adjudicating alarms at ports, borders and law enforcement interdictions Exercises conducted at a port with cargo containers and radiation sources Best conducted in conjunction with port or border monitoring operations I-RAPTER-Advanced Focus is on advanced search operations, maritime and aerial search techniques, gamma spectroscopy, and plume modeling Hands-on training with advanced identification equipment/radiation sources Can be customized for specific requirements 7

8 I-RAPTER Basic Course Examples Taiwan Slovenia (with IAEA) Jordan Thailand Malaysia Vietnam

9 I-RAPTER-Major Public Event Course Examples Pan American Games Mexico World Ice Hockey Championships Belarus (with IAEA) FIFA World Cup Brazil (with IAEA) FIFA World Cup South Africa FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil (with IAEA) Asia Pacific Economic Conference Philippines (with IAEA)

10 I-RAPTER-Port/Customs Course Examples Taiwan Bangladesh Djibouti United States (with IAEA) Bangladesh Djibouti

11 I-RAPTER-Advanced Courses Gamma Spectroscopy Aerial Measurements Maritime Search Plume Modeling and GIS 11

12 Annual courses co-hosted with the IAEA in US I-RAPTER Port/Customs Las Vegas, Nevada November 2-6, 2015 I-RAPTER Major Public Event Washington, DC July 20-24, 2015

13 Statistics Conducted 38 courses since 2005 DOE-IAEA co-hosted Courses (14) Bilateral Courses (24) Courses conducted in 24 countries on 5 continents Participants > 1000 worldwide Transported > 13,000 kg of training equipment Currently conducting 6-8 courses per year Provided technical reach back capabilities in over 50 countries 13

14 Take Home Message I-RAPTER courses are designed to enhance Partner Nation s radiological/nuclear emergency response capabilities through highly interactive hands-on training and field exercises with state of the art detection equipment and radiation sources. Consider hosting a course or attending one of the courses co-hosted with the IAEA. 14

15 Summary I-RAPTER is a training program designed for first responders, radiation protection specialists, and emergency managers responsible for radiological emergency response For more information contact: Vince McClelland, Director U.S. DOE/National Nuclear Security Administration International Emergency Management and Cooperation Vince.McClelland@nnsa.doe.gov Steven Buntman, Program Manger U.S. DOE/National Nuclear Security Administration International Emergency Management and Cooperation Steven.Buntman@nnsa.doe.gov Rick Maurer, Principal Scientist U.S. DOE/National Nuclear Security Administration Remote Sensing Laboratory Maurerrj@nv.doe.gov 15