SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency

Question 1

According to SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency

What shall BFES not search for or touch while at an explosive device emergency or while at an incident?

Answer 1

incendiary or explosive devices

Question 2

According to SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency

Define outer zone?

Answer 2

Area around suspected explosive device where first responder are to report to
This are is typically set with an approximate 300 meter radius

Question 3

According to SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency

How will the details for the incident be received, further details will follow through a secure means?

Answer 3

Pager, phone, mobile data (MDU)

Question 4

According to SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency

When responding on an emergency basis the officer shall do what when approaching the scene?

Answer 4

Use discretion with lights and sirens

Question 5

According to SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency

Who will make contact with police once arriving on scene?

Answer 5

The first arriving apparatus

Question 6

According to SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency

What should the first arriving captain do if evacuation is underway upon arrival?

Answer 6

It is to continue without interference

Question 7

According to SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency

What should be done if an evacuation has not be started?

Answer 7

• do not initiate this procedure_ you may be bringing people past the device

Question 8

According to SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency

The IC should advise fire control through this?

Answer 8

• use MDU to pass information including entry is made and when or if radio communications need to be silenced

Question 9

According to SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency
If a suspected explosive device is located at an emergency response, other then an explosive device incident, what should you and your crew do?

Answer 9

• quickly visualize the location and room condition, is order to provide info that may be of value to police.
• then retreat to the 300 meter safe distance
• personal shall also evacuate those persons located in the immediate area

Question 10

According to SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency

When shall BFES provide assistance at an explosive device emergency?

Answer 10

When requested by police

Question 11

According to SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency

Explosive device emergencies can be categorized into two main situations?

Answer 11

• where police request BFES presence on scene

- or where personnel discover a potential explosive device during an emergency response

Question 12

According to SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency
Once the first arriving apparatus has arrived they notice that the inner perimeter has not been established prior to arrival of BFES. What shall you do?

Answer 12

maintain a safe distance and wait for direction from police

Question 13

According to SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency
While responding to an explosive device emergency who would the officer contact to see if they should respond emerge or non emerge

Answer 13

fire communications

Question 14

According to SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency
The IC shall maintain a communications link between ___ and ___, ensuring that both agencies are aware of the actions of the other.

Answer 14

police and fire

Question 15

According to SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency

While operating at an explosive device emergency all personnel shall use their discretion when coordinating with?

Answer 15

police

Question 16

According to SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency
When coordinating a response with police, personnel shall determine if other / additional department resources are required, and this can be done through

Answer 16

fire communications

Question 17

According to SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency What is the main criterion for categorizing explosive device emergencies in the guideline?

A. Presence of hazardous materials
B. Request by fire department
C. Request by police
D. Distance from the incident

Answer 17

C. Request by police

Question 18

According to SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency What is the Inner Perimeter defined as in the guideline?

A. The area where BFES personnel can freely operate
B. The immediate vicinity around a suspected explosive device
C. The area designated for civilian evacuation
D. The location of the first arriving apparatus

Answer 18

B. The immediate vicinity around a suspected explosive device

Question 19

According to SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency Where should the first apparatus stage upon arrivalwhen police are on scene prior?

A. Inner Perimeter
B. Outer Perimeter
C. Where directed by police
D. Any convenient location

Answer 19

C. Where directed by police

Question 20

According to SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency What action should personnel take if a suspected explosive device is discovered during an emergency response?

A. Approach cautiously for further inspection
B. Retreat a minimum distance of 300m and notify police
C. Evacuate only if directed by the fire department
D. Ignore and continue with the response

Answer 20

B. Retreat a minimum distance of 300m and notify police

Question 21

According to SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency The role of the Incident Commander (IC) includes:

A. Entering the Inner Perimeter
B. Maintaining communication between fire and police
C. Requesting additional department resources independently
D. Initiating evacuations without police direction

Answer 21

B. Maintaining communication between fire and police

Question 22

According to SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency When coordinating with police, personnel should:

A. Act independently
B. Use lights and sirens
C. Determine if additional resources are required
D. Ignore police guidance

Answer 22

C. Determine if additional resources are required

Question 23

According to SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency What is the primary consideration regarding radio transmissions?

A. Use as much radio communication as possible
B. Use discretion at all times
C. Avoid radio communication during emergencies
D. Communicate only through pagers

Answer 23

B. Use discretion at all times

Question 24

According to SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency If police are not on the scene when the first arriving apparatus Officer do?

A. Begin evacuations immediately
B. Remain staged until police arrive
C. Enter the Inner Perimeter
D. Establish an outer perimeter independently

Answer 24

B. Remain staged until police arrive

Question 25

According to SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency In explosive device emergencies, what takes precedence according to the guideline?

A. Rapid response time
B. Effective communication
C. Personnel safety
D. Civilian evacuation

Answer 25

C. Personnel safety

Question 26

According to SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency When is an evacuation initiated during an explosive device emergency?

A. As soon as personnel arrive on the scene
B. When directed by police
C. At the discretion of the Incident Commander
D. Only if an explosion occurs

Answer 26

B. When directed by police