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NFPA 473 PDF
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This standard identifies the levels of competence required of emergency medical services (EMS) personnel who respond to incidents involving hazardous materials or weapons of mass destruction (WMD). Please note: As part of the Emergency Response and Responder Safety Document Consolidation Plan (consolidation plan) as approved by the NFPA Standards Council, this Standard has been combined into new consolidated Standard NFPA 470. As a result of this action, the “current edition” of NFPA 473 shown on this page is the last published edition of the standard’s content as a stand-alone standard. For further information and text of the current consolidated Standard, go to NFPA 470.
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Enhance the safety and protection of response personnel and all components of the EMS system with the 2018 edition of NFPA 473.
NFPA 473, Standard for Competencies for EMS Personnel Responding to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents identifies the levels of competence required of emergency medical services (EMS) personnel who respond to incidents involving hazardous materials or weapons of mass destruction (WMD). It specifically covers the requirements for basic life support and advanced life support personnel in the pre-hospital setting.
The 2018 edition works to improve coordination between personnel.
- Greater detail is provided for emergency medical services personnel to coordinate with the hazardous materials safety officer.
- Revisions improve consistency with the other hazardous materials response personnel documents.
- Other updates reflect industry-recognized terminology.
NFPA 473 is a critical resource for anyone who responds to hazardous materials/WMD incidents, including fire, rescue, law enforcement, emergency medical services, private industry, and allied professionals. (Print, 44 pp., 2018)
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