Event Details

Full 2-Day MERRTT Class

The Full 2-Day MERRTT program is delivered in approximately 16 classroom hours and includes all of the following modules:

  1. Radiological Basics
  2. Biological Effects
  3. Radioactive Material Shipping Packages
  4. Hazard Recognition
  5. Initial Response Actions
  6. Patient Handling
  7. Radiological Survey Instruments & Dosimetry Devices
  8. Decontamination, Disposal and Documentation
  9. DOE Shipments and Resources
  10. Waste Isolation Pilot Plant
  11. Pre-Hospital Practices
  12. Transportation of Safeguards Material
  13. Transportation by Rail
  14. Case Histories
  15. Public Information Officer

In addition to the modules listed above, up to 6 hands-on exercise activities will also be covered:

  1. Instrument Use
  2. Assessing Package Integrity
  3. Bunker Gear Decontamination
  4. Patient Handling
  5. Personnel Survey
  6. Picture Card

Event

06/29/2026 - 07/02/2026
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Meridian Central Fire Station (No. 1)
2500 14th Street
Meridian, MS 39301
Chief Jeremiah Lovett
(601) 480-7410
jeremiahlovett@meridianms.org
Half of a shift will do Day 1 on 29 June 2026. Half of the other shift will Day 1 on 30 June 2026. The remaining members of the shifts will do Day 1 on their respective day.

State Contact

Brian Maske
(601) 447-7086
brian.maske@msdh.ms.gov

Contract Coordinator

Dan Mills
252-269-6395
dan@trgroupinc.com

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