Covers the spectrum of haz-mat preparedness, from recognizing risks to decontamination. State-of-the-art, international guidelines are included, as are the latest haz-mat standards. Contains the complete texts of NFPA 472 (2008): Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents and NFPA 473 (2008): Competencies for EMS Personnel Responding to Hazardous Materials Incidents. A supplementary section contains diverse, real-life guidelines and reports. Added facts about WMD that address awareness, mitigation, crime-scene management, and preservation of evidence. A new supplement explains the rationale behind the rewritten 472 and 473 standards and how the standards ensure that personnel can respond to emerging threats. Includes two-color illustrations and separate indexes for standards and commentary. Over 600 pages.