345 - Bomb Squad Procedures

Question 1

Bomb Squad will be dispatched to…

Answer 1

Incidents involving Explosives in Ontario or contracted jurisdictions
SWAT incidents when requested
State/Federal VIP visits when requested

Question 2

What is the minimum Bomb Squad Response?

Answer 2

2 Techs if on duty
On call techs will be notified as necessary
Non Certified members will not be dispatched as initial or sole responder

Question 3

Initial bomb squad hazardous incident perimeter

Answer 3

500’
May be greater based on situation

Question 4

IED Scene Procedures
Radio/Cell silence within?

Answer 4

Radio/Cell silence within 1000’

Question 5

IED removal to disposal area in TCV procedure
(4)

Answer 5

• 2 OPD escorts (200’ in front, 200’ in back)
• Lights sirens, drive in a safe manner, radio silence within 1,000’
• Avoid populated areas, schools, hospitals, traffic (notify dispatch of route)
• ME and AMR may be requested on standby during disposal/render safe ops

Question 6

Can Bomb Techs order an evacuation?

Answer 6

No, decision to evacuate is the responsibility of the individual that has control over properties involved.
Bomb Techs can convey options

Question 7

Who is responsible for Explosives search?
For Aircraft search, can EOD determine that the aircraft is safe?

Answer 7

PD responsibility. PD can request the assistance of the OFD EOD.
Can’t determine safe, only that a negative search was made