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Rescue hoist gloves protect emergency responders’ hands during specialized helicopter hoist rescue operations. Read the results of two prototype fingerless glove designs, developed by DHS S&T, and tested by the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory.
The 2018 Philadelphia RTTX event focused on threats and hazards related to a hazardous material (HAZMAT) incident near campus. The event seeks to provide participants with insights into response and recovery best practices for the academic community when faced with the threat of a HAZMAT incident.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Superintendent for the Center for Domestic Preparedness Charles King addresses FEMA’s work to complement State, territorial, local and tribal efforts to be prepared for HazMat incidents by providing world-class, state-of-the-art, doctrinally sound training and education.