3-10 Explosive Device Emergency Flashcards
Who does BFES only provide assistance to regarding explosive devices?
Police
What are the 2 major categories that explosive device emergencies can be categorized into?
- where police request BFES presence on scene
2. where personnel discover potential explosive device during emergency response
Where does BFES get its definitions for Inner and Outer perimieter from?
Police
What is Inner Perimeter?
area immediately around suspected explosive device, where Police Expolosive Disposal unit works
Who can enetr the Inner Perimeter?
Only personnel under the direct guidance of police
What must be considered when using commnication devices while in the inner perimeter?
request guidance from police prior to using communications devices
What is Outer Perimeter?
typically set at 300m
Where do BFES personnel report to, unless otherwise directed by police?
Outer perimeter
How does responding apparatus respond to Fire Control in reference to incident (Explosive Device)?
refer to as Police Assist
How do further details get to responding apparatus? (3)
through secure means:
- pager
- telephone
- MDU
How do officers of responding apparatus know to go emerg./ non-emerg. basis?
Clarify with Fire Communications
What shall Officer use his discretion on when responding to Explosive Device emergency?
the use of lights and sirens as approach scene
Where does 1st apparatus on scene stage?
stage where directed to by police.
Where does 1st arriving apparatus stage if police are not already on scene?
in an appropriate location until police arrive
What shall IC maintain between fire an police?
communications link ensuring that both agencies are aware of oactions of the other.
