Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office and Host Active Shooter/Hostile Event Training

Who:  Harris County Fire Marshal Laurie L. Christensen

What:  Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office along with NFPA, Crime Stoppers, and the Texas Fire Marshals’ Association are hosting an education session on NFPA 3000: Standard for an Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response (ASHER) Program. This training is designed to educate first responders, law enforcement, medical personnel, and private industry about NFPA 3000, a national standard, which addresses all aspects of the process, from identifying hazards and assessing vulnerability to planning, resource management, incident management at a command level, competencies for first responders, and recovery.

When:  Media Availability for Fire Marshal Christensen: Monday, Aug. 6 from 12:30 p.m. — 12:50 p.m

Where:  Crime Stoppers Building, 3001 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002

RSVP:  Rachel Moreno, rachel.moreno@fmo.hctx.net

Background: NFPA 3000™ (PS), Standard for an Active Shooter / Hostile Event Response (ASHER) Program – the world’s first standard to help communities develop a unified active shooter/hostile event planning, response and recovery program. Fire Marshal Christensen is a principle member of the NFPA 3000 committee.

NFPA 3000 Press Release