Detection, Identification, Monitoring: Funding for DIM vehicles and equipment has been provided through the Mass Decontamination Capability of the Communities and Local Government√Ïs New Dimension Programme. Their role is to support the mass decontamination sector of a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) incident. The vehicles and equipment are provided to enable: (1) Detection of a range of chemical or radiological hazardous substances. (2) Identification of hazardous substances whether chemical biological or radiological. (3) Monitoring of the levels of contamination present to establish and maintain cordons. All DIM Advisors are qualified HAZMAT officers. They have been provided with further training on each of the specific items of equipment carried. Among the equipment carried on the DIM vehicle are special machines to identify chemicals and gases. Key features include: It only needs a small sample, it will analyse a powder, liquid or paste sample the size of a pinhead, and Compares sample against onboard libraries with 5,000 entries √ê inc. explosives, narcotics, CWA, TIC, common white powders, solvents, agrochemicals, mineral acids. DIM vehicles have been strategically placed across the UK and may be mobilised regionally, pan regionally or nationally. KFRS√ïs DIM vehicle is based in Maidstone and is crewed by specially trained staff. As an addition, DIM Advisors may be available for hazardous materials incidents where they can provide a greater degree of safety for personnel through confirmation of effective cordoning and early identification of the hazardous substances involved. Advice will be available to the FRS Incident Commander and to the other agencies involved which may include the police, ambulance service and the Environment Agency