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This paper investigates the perceptions of institutional capacities, preparednessPreparedness levels, and interagency coordinationInteragency coordination among several organizations in the Republic of SerbiaSerbia (RS) responsible for responding to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) incidents. The research, based on a quantitative survey conducted with 139 professionals from four major institutions, indicates a generally developed awareness of CBRN risks and the importance of effective early response. However, the findings also reveal differences in the depth of knowledge, availability of technical resources, and implementation of standardized procedures, which appear to stem from the specific mandates and operational experiences of individual institutions. While specialized units, such as the CBRN Center and the Sector for Emergency Management, demonstrate relatively advanced capacities and readiness, other agencies—such as the Customs Administration and Border Police—express the need for additional support in terms of targeted trainingTraining and access to technical tools. Educational background and gender were also found to influence perceptions, as respondents with higher educationEducation levels and female respondents showed greater confidence in the existence of national-level CBRN response structures. Moreover, the results suggest that improving communication infrastructure and establishing mobile detection capabilities could significantly enhance the national response framework. Overall, the research emphasizes the importance of continued institutional investment in capacity-building efforts, interagency coordinationInteragency coordination mechanisms, joint trainingTraining initiatives, and the promotion of gender equality in order to further harmonize and strengthen the nationalSystem system for managing CBRN threats.

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CBRN Incidents and Critical Infrastructure: The Role of First Responders in an Integrated Emergency Management and Resilience Building in Serbia

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年

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  • Marina Dabetić,
  • Zoran Keković,
  • Milica Ćurčić,
  • Boris Obrovski

摘要

This paper investigates the perceptions of institutional capacities, preparednessPreparedness levels, and interagency coordinationInteragency coordination among several organizations in the Republic of SerbiaSerbia (RS) responsible for responding to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) incidents. The research, based on a quantitative survey conducted with 139 professionals from four major institutions, indicates a generally developed awareness of CBRN risks and the importance of effective early response. However, the findings also reveal differences in the depth of knowledge, availability of technical resources, and implementation of standardized procedures, which appear to stem from the specific mandates and operational experiences of individual institutions. While specialized units, such as the CBRN Center and the Sector for Emergency Management, demonstrate relatively advanced capacities and readiness, other agencies—such as the Customs Administration and Border Police—express the need for additional support in terms of targeted trainingTraining and access to technical tools. Educational background and gender were also found to influence perceptions, as respondents with higher educationEducation levels and female respondents showed greater confidence in the existence of national-level CBRN response structures. Moreover, the results suggest that improving communication infrastructure and establishing mobile detection capabilities could significantly enhance the national response framework. Overall, the research emphasizes the importance of continued institutional investment in capacity-building efforts, interagency coordinationInteragency coordination mechanisms, joint trainingTraining initiatives, and the promotion of gender equality in order to further harmonize and strengthen the nationalSystem system for managing CBRN threats.