SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency Flashcards
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?
incendiary or explosive devices
According to SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency
Define outer zone?
Area around suspected explosive device where first responder are to report to
This are is typically set with an approximate 300 meter radius
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?
Pager, phone, mobile data (MDU)
According to SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency
When responding on an emergency basis the officer shall do what when approaching the scene?
Use discretion with lights and sirens
According to SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency
Who will make contact with police once arriving on scene?
The first arriving apparatus
According to SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency
What should the first arriving captain do if evacuation is underway upon arrival?
It is to continue without interference
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What should be done if an evacuation has not be started?
- do not initiate this procedure_ you may be bringing people past the device
According to SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency
The IC should advise fire control through this?
- use MDU to pass information including entry is made and when or if radio communications need to be silenced
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?
- 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
According to SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency
When shall BFES provide assistance at an explosive device emergency?
When requested by police
According to SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency
Explosive device emergencies can be categorized into two main situations?
- where police request BFES presence on scene
- or where personnel discover a potential explosive device during an emergency response
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?
maintain a safe distance and wait for direction from police
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
fire communications
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.
police and fire
According to SOG 3-10 Explosive Device Emergency
While operating at an explosive device emergency all personnel shall use their discretion when coordinating with?
police
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
fire communications
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
C. Request by police
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
B. The immediate vicinity around a suspected explosive device
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
C. Where directed by police
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
B. Retreat a minimum distance of 300m and notify police
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
B. Maintaining communication between fire and police
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
C. Determine if additional resources are required
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
B. Use discretion at all times
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
B. Remain staged until police arrive
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
C. Personnel safety
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
B. When directed by police
