Terrorist Related Incidents

Question 1

How does the LFB enable an appropriate response to a terrorist incident?

Answer 1

By identifying the method and type of attack.

Question 2

What are the objectives at a terrorist incident?

Answer 2

• Save lives
• Identify potential hazards
• Maintain crew safety
• Carry out a Joint Understanding of Risk

Question 3

What inter agency principles are applied at terrorist incidents?

Answer 3

JESIP - Joint Emergency Service Interoperability Principles

Question 4

Who is responsible for press liaison at a terrorist incident?

Answer 4

Police

Question 5

What are the IED cordons?

Answer 5

• Suitcase 100m
• Car 200m
• LGV 400m

Question 6

At what distances away from the scene should LFB radios be used?

Answer 6

• Appliance 50m

- Handheld 10m

Question 7

When terrorist incidents involve fire what should be considered?

Answer 7

Lashing branches or using ground monitors

Question 8

What should be considered after the actuation of an initial device at a terrorist incident?

Answer 8

Secondary devices

Question 9

How should appliances be sited at a terrorist incident?

Answer 9

Facing away from the scene with windows open.

Question 10

What is a VaWa?

Answer 10

Vehicle as weapon attack