Section 5 - SOG - 3.10 Explosive Device Emergencies Flashcards
According to SOG 3-10, Explosive Device,
What shall the BFES not do
BFES shall not search for or touch any incendiary or explosive devices.
The BFES shall provide assistance only as requested by police
According to SOG 3-10, Explosive Device,
define Inner zone
The area immediately around a suspected explosive device, where the Police explosive Disposal Unit works. This area is typically set with an approximate 100 metre radius
According to SOG 3-10, Explosive Device,
define Outer zone
The area around a suspected explosive device, where first responders are to report to.
This area is typically set with an approximate 300 metre radius
According to SOG 3-10, Explosive Device,
How will the incident be dispatched
Fire Control will refer to the incident only as a Police assist
According to SOG 3-10, Explosive Device,
How will the details for the incident be received
Further details will follow through a secure means, i.e. pagers, telephone, moblie data unit (mdu)
According to SOG 3-10, Explosive Device,
once apparatus are on route, what are not to be used
- Emergency lights
- sirens
- radios
- cellular devices
According to SOG 3-10, Explosive Device,
Who will make contact with the police
The first arriving apparatus
According to SOG 3-10, Explosive Device,
Once staged the first arriving captain will establish this
Hot, warm and cold zones
According to SOG 3-10, Explosive Device,
If police are not on scene when the first arriving apparatus arrives, the captain shall establish this
Hot, warm and cold zones
According to SOG 3-10, Explosive Device,
What is the role of the IC
The IC shall maintain a communications link between fire and police, ensuring that both agencies are aware of the actions of the other
According to SOG 3-10, Explosive Device,
What should be done if an evacuation is underway
It is to continue without interference
According to SOG 3-10, Explosive Device,
What should be done if an evacuation has not started
Do not initiate this procedure.
You may be bringing citizens past the device
According to SOG 3-10, Explosive Device,
The IC should advise Fire Control through this
The IC shall advise Fire Control through the MDU of necessary information including when entry is being made and when/if radio communications need to be silenced.
According to SOG 3-10, Explosive Device,
If a suspected explosive device is located at an emergency response, other than an explosive device incident, Firefighters shall
Firefighters shall quickly visualize the location and room conditions (in order to provide information that may be of value to police) and then retreat to the 300 metre safe distance.
Personnel shall also evacuate those persons located in the immediate area.
According to SOG 3-10, Explosive Device, what is the purpose of this SOG
To establish a procedure to be used in the event of an explosive emergency
