The definition of a convergent responder – "responders are citizens or individuals from nonemergency agencies that witness a terrorism/tactical violence event and converge on the scene" (43). Why didn't they explain the difference between a convergent and first responder in the previous chapter? It just confused me for a while.
             "Many response professionals perceive convergent responders in a negative light. They are viewed as undisciplined and in the way." (40). However, the text goes on to say that convergent agencies – such as utility crews and postal workers - with training, are a positive initial response component. But I don't think they can and need to be trained for terrorism/tactical violence. Sure they should at least have a basic awareness that they probably already learn on the job, but I don't think that it's necessary for them to go for additional training.
             The text gives us a list on pg44 of organizations that are convergent agencies. Can someone explain to me how real estate agents are a "viable force that the emergency community needs"?
             "EMS focuses on patients, firefighters focus on fires, and cops focus on a crime scene. These are habits based on years of practice that are detrimental in a complex terrorism/tactical violence incident." (46). I could not agree with this any more. This was probably part of the problem of 9/11. Each agency focused on what they know best because as I've said before, that is their job. Yet, this enhances the communication problems of Sept11. Each agency focused on their specific job that there was no cohesion. There was a lack of communication.
             The text also talks about "2 in 2 out". It says that this concept is fairly new in fire service. I find that hard to believe. It doesn't make sense that only one fireman would enter a hot zone. It just makes sense that there
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