Simple Radiation Scenario (Medical Isotope Courier Accident)

You'll need
1) the radiation detection equipment
2) all 4 radioactive sources in a small box labelled with a Class II radiation label
3) The various cheat sheets in the detector box
4) 2 orange cones

[@colonialbacon3]

ERG says structural firefighter gear and SCBA is adequate for response. And given the main route of exposure is inhalation, and that alpha and beta particles don't travel very far or penetrate much, I can agree with this. Why chose level A PPE instead of that, or even go with level B? Better mobility, less stress, etc.?

[@toxichank6960]

I agree with you. Level A is worthless in this situation, and may be more a hazard. Level C to deal with potential surface contamination. Many medical radionuclides are gamma emitters and will penetrate FF gear, Level A, Level B or C. When I teach RAD to hazmat tech, I tell them a RAD job is easiest to deal with. You can measure your dose, contamination and shield if needed. Less easier with chemicals, no can do with biologicals.

[@colonialbacon3]

@@toxichank6960 I did training with CTAS and we did everything in Level C with P100 respirators