ERP add 3 IED Flashcards
Most frequently used weapon by terrorists
Conventional bomb or IED
Hard Targets vs Soft Targets
Hard: Secured & staffed w/trained personnel ex- govt or military sites
Soft: Little/No security w/possibility of extensive casualties ex- Malls, hospitals
Can FD members handle any type of device thought to be explosive or incendiary
Members shall NOT…request NYPD & stay out of line-of-site of device
Profile of contemporary suicide bomber
There is NO profile
If terrorist activity is suspected members are NOT to confront individuals. Notify
BFI
Upon discovery of any type of lab, notify
BC & DC, Request Haz Mat response, NYPD & BFI
Members shall NOT attempt to handle or move any firearm, ammunition, or incendiary device. Prompt notification shall be made to _ followed by notification to _
IC; NYPD & BFI (Notify guys w/guns), Evidence only handled by NYPD or BFI
Suspected Explosive Device w/PD NOT on scene. NO HT or cell phone used w/in _’.
Rigs, Post Radio, & Marine radios NOT within _’
150’ of suspected device
300’
Does FD search for explosive devices
Refrain from entering a structure or bldg to search for explosive devices. Request PD to sweep areas for explosives and secondary devices
3 influencing factors for confirmed explosive devices
Time-Distance-Shielding
Which hydrants should Eng take for confirmed explosive devices
Eng shall ID hydrants on water main other than those near the device (Use DEP for assistance if needed)
T/F Incipient fire may be extinguished & personnel withdrawn until area is surveyed by bomb squad personnel if further explosions are suspected
True
What do FD Units do if they encounter an active shooter
Immediately withdraw area, seek cover, provide physical description of shooter (clothing, type of weapon, # of shooters). Use distance & shielding. Do NOT operate unless extreme threat to life exists
Smoke detector activation, you determine its cause is from an odor emanating from a possible clandestine lab. You immediately stop, retrace your steps and back out of the area. Once outside, you notify all except? A. Battalion and Deputy Chief B. Bureau of Fire Prevention C. Haz Mat was notified to respond D. NYPD and BFI
B
If terrorist activity is suspected, members are not to confront individuals. Who should you notify: A. NYPD B. Bureau of Fire Investigation C. Administrative Battalion Chief D. Administrative Deputy Chief
B
If NYPD Bomb Squad confirms presence of explosive devices, FD IC shall notify _
Fire Marshals & request resources necessary to address req’d evacuations & the aftermath of the potential detonation/destruction
If an explosion has occurred, do you notify Dispatcher via mixer on or mixer off?
Mixer on so all units are aware of the situation
If an explosion occurs and further explosions are expected or deemed possible, can FD extinguish incipient fires?
Incipient fire may be extinguished & personnel withdrawn until the area is surveyed by bomb squad personnel. If large areas or room fires are involved, heavy streams may be used from points of safety using distance/safety factor
Approach all explosions as if a deliberate act. Members shall don appropriate PPE. Do members don SCBA facepiece?
Do NOT don SCBA facepiece unless there are indications of respiratory danger. Do not approach a suspect’s remains or explosives still on scene. One of the victims may be the suspect
Upon entering a PD during a gas odor, you observe clandestine lad equipment in the kitchen. Initial actions should be
A. Retrace steps & back out of area
B. Determine type of lab prior to leaving
C. Contact IC via HT as to your findings
D. Confiscate a piece of lab equipment for evidience
A
Explosion incident, Eng is 1st due to a Staging Area in a protected area already searched for potential threats by PD. Off should have his members take what initial actions
A. Don SCBA & PPE & proceed to ICP
B. Ensure radiation devices brought to site of explosion
C. Share their tools w/PD personnel at Staging
D. Conduct a search of Staging Area to ensure all threats are identified
D
Can FD operate in the Hot Zone for Active Shooters
No FD personnel are to operate in designated Hot Zones. Only law enforcement personnel w/ballistic protection will operate in hot zone
Can FD operate in the Warm Zone for Active Shooters
FD may be deployed for life safety ops only if escorted my PD and approved by DC in consultation with FD Staff Chief
Note: May be more than 1 Warm Zone
Active Shooter: Command Post, Ops Post, Staging Area, and Medical Triage shall be located _
Cold Zone
Difference of Concealment vs Hard Cover
Concealment: hides your exact location, but can be penetrated by ballistic weapons ex Sheet rock
Hard Cover: impenetrable to ballistic weapons ex Concrete
Active Shooter: FD Units will stage
Outside of designated Warm & Hot Zone behind hard cover & out of line of sight of any bldg that contains a shooter
NYPD Challenge Situation: FD FF shall (Choose correct)
(Remain motionless/turn around slowly) and
Verbally ID yourself as a member of (FD by rank & name/FDNY & Unit)
Remain motionless (no sudden movements), Do NOT turn your body unless instructed to do so by challenging Off, Verbally ID yourself as member of FDNY by rank & name
Active Shooter: address most life threatening wound first. CFRD FF’s will ID critical victims & address life threatening injuries. Primary focus will be ID, treatment, & removal of _
Red Tag patients
Confirmed explosive device Incorrect?
A: Approach all explosions as deliberate. FD members assigned to a SA should not conduct a thorough search of the area for suspicious objects or secondary devices
B: Units were staged for a two sided approach in the event the device detonates.
C: After the device detonates, plain language was used on the department radio with the mixer on.
D: HT & cell phones were not used within 150 ft of the device. Apparatus, post radio and mobile radios were not used were not used within 300 ft of the device. Isolation zones surrounding the device would generally exceed 300’
A. 7.5.4 - Stage incoming units in a protected area that has been searched for any threats by NYPD personnel. The FDNY members assigned to a staging area must also conduct a thorough search of the area to ensure all threats and suspicious objects are identified and mitigated
Correct for NYPD Challenge
A. Remain motionless and state “FDNY - Engine 1”
B. Remain motionless and state “Engine 1 - Engine company chauffeur
C. Remain motionless and state “FDNY - FF John Doe”
D. Slowly turn body toward Off with both hands raised and state “FDNY - Engine 1”
C
Upon the discovery of any type of lab notify all of the following except? A: Battalion Chief B: Deputy Chief C: NYPD D: Bureau of Fire Prevention
D) BFI
Also, notify Haz-Mat to respond
ERP Add 3 5.7.5 C
