Terrorism is not an individual, a country, a nationality, a race, or a religion. Terrorism is a technique of war used to inflict casualties, disrupt lives, and create panic for the enemy. Although this form of warfare has been used around the world for years, we have only recently experienced acts of terrorism on American soil. As America's first responders to terrorist attacks, the fire service must help the nation prepare for both domestic and international terrorist attacks through the application of counter-terrorism measures. Counter-terrorism includes any activity intended to prevent, deter, or mitigate a terrorist attack. Whether we want to accept it or not, the fire service has a major role in counter-terrorism.
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