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“Uniting our
resources to fortify our endeavors”
| con·sor·ti·um [ kun sáwrtee em, kun sáwrshee um ], noun |
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| 1. combination of organizations for common purpose: an
association or grouping of institutions, businesses, or financial organizations, usually set up for a common purpose that
would be beyond the capabilities of a single member of the group |
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Who Are We ?
The CTR is comprised of numerous professional individuals who specialize in
responding to incidents involving the malicious use of chemicals, biological pathogens and radiological materials.
We are tasked with protecting our communities, citizens and our colleagues
from the threat of, or use of, incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD).
The Los Angeles Operational Area “Consortium of Technical Responders”
was formed in May of 2005. As our motto, objectives, and mission statement
clearly state, the CTR was formed to unite our strengths.
Our focus and determination is to bring together those individuals who are
committed to the hazardous materials response community, in particular, responses to WMD/CBRN incidents. It is our sincere
hope that this consortium fosters an elevated level of cooperation, dedication and readiness in this specialized field in
propagating our mission. Individuals are selected based on their commitment and contributions to the community, and
have been selected to represent their respective agencies to lead in this effort.
Structure
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Representatives
from each discipline (Technical Responders); law enforcement (city/county), city & county fire, health department (responders/labs),
numerous federal agencies and state agencies etc.
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Meeting of Advisory Board
Members and Constituents monthly
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Meeting of all personnel
on quarterly bases (when possible) for training, presentations, and introduction of response community members.
The CTR is managed by and consists of; an Advisory Board, a Constituent Team, Directors and a Secretary.
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Our Objectives:
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Define and support the role of the Technical Responder
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Provide the forum for continuing education, information exchange and guidance for appropriate training
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Once established, be the one source,
one voice for Command Staff, City and County Government, and all others, for guidance and information on CBRN
response capabilities, roles, and missions.
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Continual review of technologies, procedures and applications.
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Adoption and peer review of protocols in order to develop understanding and continuity.
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Combat the negative effects of attrition in the Technical Responder field.
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Established leaders that remain in their Technical Responder positions.
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Provide opportunities for the interaction of all personnel and introduction of new personnel.
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Countywide approach with national vision.
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Advise other groups on CBRN related issues.
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Receive appropriate intelligence information pertaining to our responses.
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Provide a lecture forum for distinguished speakers.
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Defend the operational integrity of Technical Responders.
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Communicate with adjoining counties.
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