How does the ERT operate on scene?
Upon arrival at the scene of an incident, the ERT Leader receives support objectives from the Incident Commander. Using specialized equipment and wearing protective gear, the ERT can verify the perimeter of the exclusion zone and send entry teams into the contaminated area or hot zone to conduct reconnaissance, survey, detection, investigation, and sampling missions. While deployed on a mission, any member of the ERT team can communicate back to the command post, team leader and other experts, such as the 44th Civil Support Team and Federal On-Scene Coordinators from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Coast Guard.
