Bomb Incidents

Question 0

Who will make the decision for the need for evacuation?

Answer 0

Unified command

Question 1

What type of command is used for bomb incidents?

Answer 1

Unified command with the highest ranking WFR member representing the FD with PD taking the lead agency role since it is primarily a police matter.

Question 2

What is the proper response for bomb incidents?

Answer 2

One engine company, code 1, from the affected district. That officer should request an ambulance to response code 1.

Question 3

Where should apparatus, fire and medical, stage?

Answer 3

Uphill/upwind atleast 1000 ft away from the bldg and should make use of any available shielding objects.

Question 4

True/False

All members should stay in the apparatus with full PPE and SCBA on?

Answer 4

True although the face piece does not have to be donned

Question 5

Why is a face to face meeting important on these types of incidents?

Answer 5

Because wireless transmitting devices, radios and cell phones should not be used within 800 ft of the bldg.

Question 6

What should be established once the need to evacuate has been decided?

Answer 6

Hot, warm, and cold zones, with all evacuees moved to the cold zone atleast 1000 ft from the bldg.

Question 7

True/False

WFR can assist with searches on the exterior of the bldg. WPD shall be responsible for interior searches?

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Searches of the exterior should be conducted at what distance from the bldg?

Answer 8

25 to 50 ft paying close attention to piles of brush and debris and any vehicles within this area.

Question 9

Who should shut off utilities?

Answer 9

A team of 2 WFR members and a bldg official if utilities can be located outside the bldg.

Question 10

What should be done if WFR finds a suspected bomb?

Answer 10

Immediately report back to unified command via face to face communication.

Question 11

What happens if a detonation occurs

Answer 11

WFR role changes from that of a supporting agency to that of the lead agency.

Question 12

How should initial efforts after a bomb detonation be directed.

Answer 12

Towards that of saving lives.

Question 13

What are the primary concerns following a detonation?

Answer 13

Recovery of emergency personnel and search teams and treatment of casualties.

Question 14

At what distance shall incoming units stage after a detonation?

Answer 14

1000 to 3000 ft from the blast area

Question 15

Where will a patient collection point be located?

Answer 15

300 ft uphill/upwind from the blast area

Question 16

Where will the triage/treatment/transport area be located?

Answer 16

In the warm zone

Question 17

Explain the colors associated with triage and patients

Answer 17

GREEN= walking wounded (seperate witnesses from bystanders)
YELLOW= delayed more the 30 min
RED = immediate less than 30 min 
Black = dead/ evidence.

Question 18

What occurs once life safety and the incident is stabilized after a detonation?

Answer 18

The scene is turned over to WPD and treated as a crime scene