Student Info / FAQs
Training America's
First Responders
First Responders
To prevent, mitigate, or respond to terrorists use of radiological or nuclear weapons of mass destruction. Our mission is to develop and deliver the most realistic and highest quality training in support of Homeland Security using our extensive radiological expertise with the unique assets of the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS).
Federally-funded training is offered within the Federal Emergency Management Agency/National Preparedness Directorate (FEMA/NPD) U.S. Department of Homeland Security at no cost to participants. Transportation, food, and lodging are covered when attending resident courses held at the NNSS.
Courses are delivered at the NNSS, our on-line training portal, and throughout the nation to jurisdictions.
CTOS Training Course Catalog (eBook)
CTOS Training Course Catalog (.pdf)
Courses are delivered at the NNSS, our on-line training portal, and throughout the nation to jurisdictions.
CTOS Training Course Catalog (eBook)
CTOS Training Course Catalog (.pdf)
Training Calendars
FEMA / CTOS
Spotlight Presentation
Reducing Consequences of Nuclear Detonation Presentation
The above presentation was delivered in January of 2010 by Brooke Buddemeier, a certified health physicist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. It was given at the Radiation Preparedness and Clinical Applications Seminar, which was sponsored by Los Angeles County Radiation Management. Supporting documentation can be found here and on the LLNL Responder Training Site.
