Chemical Accident or Incident Response and Assistance

DA PAM 40-501, 27 Aug 91 DA PAM 50-6, 17 May 9 Hearing Conservation Chemical Accident or Incident Response and Assistance (CAIRA) Operations... 

Each installation with a chemical surety mission is required to develop detailed plans and procedures to be implemented by the emergency actions community in response to a Chemical (Surety Material) Accident or Incident (CAI). Health services support during Chemical Accident or Incident Response and Assistance (CAIRA) operations involves personnel with a wide range of medical expertise who will be involved in providing emergency care. 

Chemical Accident or Incident Response and Assistance encompasses actions taken to save life and preserve health and safety. This support involves a continuum of medical care, ranging from self-aid/buddy-aid in the field to treatment at a tertiary care facility. Due to the nature of some chemical warfare agents, proper care and adequate decontamination must be provided early in the care to avoid serious injury or death. The levels of medical care include the following ... 

Level I composed of IRF nonmedical installation personnel. The local commander appoints the IRF members and ensures they are provided initial and ongoing training as described in Department of the Army Pamphlet 50-6, Chemical Accident or Incident Response and Assistance (CAIRA) Operations. The Office of The Surgeon General and the U.S. Army Medical Department Center and... 

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