A localized terrorist attack involves pepper spray being released at a high school dance. While you are en route to the scene, the incident commander reports approximately 50-plus people have been exposed and calls for activation of the county disaster plan. Given the nature of the weapon, what should you anticipate doing on scene?

When responding to a Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) incident, EMTs should consider the agent and the route of dispersal. The route of dispersal can affect operations, including PPE, decontamination, and the number of victims. The ideal model of transmission depends on the agent's properties. The route of dispersal can be through: aerosolization, thermal detonation, contamination of water and food supply, and human-to-human contact. 

Initial management of chemical exposures includes: Protection of providers, Triage, Stabilization, and Decontamination.