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| NKS Programme Area: | NKS-B | | Research Area: | Emergency preparedness | | Report Number: | NKS-509 | | Report Title: | Project report: Education material for first responders in radiological Emergency (EMFREM) | | Activity Acronym: | EMFREM | | Authors: | Gísli Jónsson, Petri Smolander, Simon Karlsson, Per Inge Ohrstran, Jan Erik Skaarup, Søren Albrecht Lassen, Jónina Guðjónsdóttir, Josefine Palmcrantz, Aku Itälä, Muikku Maarit, Alireza Sadeghi Shahriary, | | Abstract: | First responders play a critical role in managing radiological emergencies, yet insufficient knowledge of radiation protection may lead to unsafe practices and reduced willingness to participate in such incidents. This project aims to compare current education and training practices across the Nordic region, identify gaps, and propose an optimal basic curriculum for radiation protection, including effective methods for initial and continuing education. A workshop held in Reykjavík in June brought together representatives from Nordic countries to discuss hands-on training, equipment, detectors, and digital learning resources. In addition, a survey assessing knowledge and willingness to respond to radiological emergencies was conducted among first responders as part of a master’s thesis at the University of Iceland in spring 2025. The project delivers a proposed guideline for an curriculum and summarizes key findings from the workshop and working group discussions. There is also extensive list of available online educational resources for first responders. Ranging from books, videos and games that help first responders to learn to deal with radiological emergencies in a safe manner. | | Keywords: | First responders, Education, Radiological Emergencies, Curriculum, Radiation Protection | | Publication date: | 08 Jan 2026 | | ISBN: | 978-87-7893-607-3 | | Number of downloads: | 5 | | Download: |  NKS-509.pdf |
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