Radiological Operations Support Specialist (ROSS) Training (PER-388)

Radiological Operations Support Specialist (ROSS) Training (PER-388)

Hosted By: Pennsylvania Bureau of Radiation Protection

Course Location: Harrisburg Uptown Building (CoPA HUB) Willow Oak Conference Rooms 1st floor- 2525 N. 7th Street, Harrisburg PA

Hours: 0800-1600 (Daily)

Date: August 11-14, 2025

Course Length: 32 Hours (4 days) − 28 contact hours

Class Limit: 40 students

Prerequisites:

FEMA ICS-100; FEMA ICS-200;

PER-307, Introduction to IND Effects and Response Strategies;

Access accounts to CMWeb and RadResponder

Course Description:

This course trains radiological specialists to become candidates for the position of Radiological Operations Support

Specialist (ROSS) Type 3. A ROSS is a State and local Subject Matter Expert (SME) tasked with identifying and providing

critical information pertaining to radiological or nuclear incidents to responders, Key Leaders, and decision makers in an

ICS environment. The ROSS will assist the Incident Commander and Key Leaders by making the technical aspects of a

coordinated response clear and understandable to all State and local stakeholders.

Registration Point-of-Contact:

David G. Baracco | Manager | Nuclear Safety |

Department of Environmental Protection |

Bureau of Radiation Protection

USPS: P.O Box 8469 | Harrisburg, PA 17101

Phone: 717.787.2147 | Cell: (717) 329-5535