SOG 3-10 Explosives Device Emergencies

Question 1

-SOG 3-10 Explosives Device Emergencies-

During explosive device emergencies BFES shall

Answer 1

Not search for or touch and incendiary devices.

Only provide assistance only as requested by Police

Question 2

-SOG 3-10 Explosives Device Emergencies-
Police definitions for bomb emergency
Inner perimeter

Answer 2

The area immediately around suspected explosive devise, where the police explosive disposal unit work. only entered under direct supervision of police. while in this area shall request guidance on use of communication devises. perimeter may not have been established prior to arrival so BFES should maintain a safe distance

Question 3

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Police definition for bomb emergency
Outer perimeter

Answer 3

personal should report to outer perimeter unless otherwise directed by police. may not be established, it is typically set to 300 meters

Question 4

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For a bomb emergency the initial radio communications from fire control will

Answer 4

Refer only to a police assist

- further details come through secure means ie pagers, telephone, mdu

Question 5

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for explosive call, when responding on an emergency basis officer should use discretion in use of

Answer 5

• sirens
• lights
• radios
• cellular devise

Question 6

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First arriving apparatus to bomb emergency shall (7)

Answer 6

• make contact with police stage where directed

- if police not on scene Officer shall remain staged in an appropriate location unit police arrive

Question 7

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If a suspected explosive devise is located at an emergency response other then an explosive devise incident

Answer 7

Firefighter shall quickly visualize location and room conditions (for police info)
Then retreat to the 300 meter safe distance
Evacuate persons I. The immediate area

Question 8

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Explosive- officers responding should attempt to clarify

Answer 8

is response is emergency basis or non-emergency

Question 9

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explosives- officer will maintain

Answer 9

i communications link between fire and police ensuring that both agencies are aware of the actions of the other

Question 10

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explosive- all personal shall use

Answer 10

discretion when coordinating a response. personal safety is paramount

Question 11

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explosive- when coordination with police personal shall determine

Answer 11

if addition department resources are required

Question 12

-SOG 3-10 Explosives Device Emergencies-

explosives- allow evacuations to continue without interference but

Answer 12

if evacuation has not begun, personnel shall not initiate one unless directed by police to do so