Terrorist related incidents Flashcards
What is an IED?
Improvised Explosive Device
What are the main components of an IED?
- The packaging
- The main filling - explosive-CBRN
- The means of initiation -switch, detonator or igniters
IED’s may also contain what?
- Power source
- Safety device
- Timer
- Anti-handling device
- Booster
What is an ILO?
Inter Agency liaison Officer
What are the categories of a bomb or terrorist related incident?
- No warning - device actuated
- Warning given - device actuated
- Warning given - device not actuated , made safe.
Regardless of what criteria the call falls into, we must….
- Think - secondary devices
- Think - Safe cordon distance
- Think - Safety!! Do not touch
What are the minimum distance restrictions on radios on the fire ground?
Appliance and main scheme radio 50 M
Hand held radios
10 M
If for operational reasons , it is necessary for an appliance to approach within 50 M what must be done first? And why?
Radio should be switch off to avoid both speech and data transmission.
What are the minimum cordon for a suspect package?
- 100 m - suitcase
- 200 m - car/light vehicle
- 400 m - HGV/Lorry
Before siting appliances / committing personnel into an area, consideration must also have been given to:
- Not in direct line of sight
- Away from glass
- Away from secondary hazards (parked vehicles, garages etc.)
- Behind hard cover
- Upwind if any suspicion of chemical or biological agent.
- Beware secondary devices
- Request police if not already in attendance.
Ideally how should an appliance be sited?
Facing away from the IED with the windows open.
What appliances do we have that can be used during a terrorist related incident? And what can they be used for?
Aerial appliances
• Can be used to overview the scene by LAS and Police for evidence and information gathering.
• Can be used to ensure no casualties have been missed due to them being blown or walking wounded from scene.
