Security research
- Security Research
- Chemical Protection
- Radiation and biological protection
- Alert and Warning Notifications
- Individual and collective protection
- Certification of methodologies
- GIS
Radiation and biological protection
Main tasks:
- Scientific research activity focused on development of methods of radiation measurements, mobile radiation research, radiological laboratory control and radioactive decontamination in the Fire Rescue Service of the Czech Republic and on measures of radiation and biological protection of firefighters and the population.
- Pedagogical activities focused on teaching radiation and biological protection measures, measurements with portable dosimetric devices, deactivation and disinfection and standardized reporting on nuclear, chemical and biological attacks and their consequences according to NATO standards.
- Expert and similar support activities for needs of the Fire Rescue Service of the Czech Republic in the field of radiation and biological measures.
Scientific research activity
- Development of methods and means of radiation research, laboratory detection of radioactive substances and biological (bacteriological) detection in case of uncontrolled releases into the environment, attacks by weapons of mass destruction or terrorist abuse for needs of the Fire Rescue Service of the Czech Republic and protection of the population.
- Development of methods and means of radioactive decontamination for needs of the Fire Rescue Service of the Czech Republic.
- Evaluation of radiation and chemical situation in accordance with the procedures of NATO member states
Pedagogical activity
- Preparation, pedagogical support and professional management of courses focused on radiation and biological protection.
- Retraining course "Accident with leakage of hazardous substances", accredited by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports. The course is provided in cooperation with the workplace of chemical protection. Contents of the radiation part of the course: Fundamentals of physics of ionizing radiation. Quantities and units in the field of dosimetry and radiation protection. Significance of different methods of radiation and protection against radiation. Biological effects of ionizing radiation. General principles of radiation protection and their applications. Legislation in the field of nuclear supervision and radiation protection. Means of dosimetric technique and their use. Intervention management during local radiation events. Protection of the population and measures in case of radiation accidents at nuclear facilities. Practical measurements with dosimetric instruments.
- Profiling course for members of the Fire Rescue Service of the Czech Republic "Radiation protection during fire brigades interventions ". The course graduates are trained to ensure radiation protection of the Fire Service members (employees) when performing interventions in places with danger of radiation from ionizing radiation sources, with the main focus on the principles of radiation protection of persons, conducting radiation research at the scene, on the regulation of the movement of persons in risk zones, on the main principles of radioactive decontamination of persons, equipment and armaments.
- Four types of basic and advanced professional courses focused on standardized reporting and evaluation of radiation and chemical situation in event of an attack by weapons of mass destruction and similar means in accordance with the NATO STANAG 2103 standardization agreement.
- Basic information on radioactive and biological (bacteriological) substances and methods and means of radiation and biological protection in other courses organized in the Population Protection Institute, especially those that are focused on crisis management, emergency planning and improving basic knowledge of members of the Fire Service of the Czech Republic.