Emergency responders from various government agencies engaging in several activities such as a simulated radiological incident and practical exercises on decontamination techniques.
Emergency responders learn the know-hows in nuclear and radiological emergency
Military personnel, police officers, medical specialists, researchers, and other emergency responders participated in the National Training Course on Nuclear and Radiological Emergency Preparedness and Response from September 11 to 19, 2023 at the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI).
The seven-day national training course, organized by DOST-PNRI in cooperation with the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), provided participants with the basic understanding of the principles of radiation protection and enhanced the emergency response capabilities of the various member agencies implementing the National Radiological Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (RADPLAN).
Among the participants are representatives from the Office of Civil Defense, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, Bureau of Fire Protection, Philippine Red Cross and several regulators and researchers from DOST-PNRI.
The training course consisted of lectures and practical exercises/drills on radiation safety, protection and survey, decontamination techniques, and environmental monitoring during nuclear and radiological emergencies.
The highlight of the training course was the integrated radiological field exercise which provided the participants with practical experience in the field, as well as the roles & responsibilities of RADPLAN agencies in an exercise simulating an unfolding emergency along a national highway.
Emergency responders from various government agencies engaging in several exercises, including the use of radiation detection instruments, decontamination and wearing of personal protective equipment.
