Setting a new standard: increasing capacity at the Fort Drum Environmental Health Department

In addition to pesticide application, ServSafe (food preparation certification), and medical waste training provided to most environmental health technicians, Fort Drum EH techs have also been trained in the hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP) approach, hazardous waste operations and emergency response (HAZWOPER), mold remediation, certified pool/ spa operator, hearing conservation, and the medical effects of ionizing radiation. The vaccine is hidden in individual fishmeal baits, which are hand distributed to the surrounding areas. Because of the magnitude of this task, Fort Drum EH partners with the local public health department to ensure the rabies bait is spread to the areas that need to be vaccinated.