Explosive Device Emergency Response

Question 1

Explosive Device Emergency Response

The response to an explosive device emergency is non-emergency unless requested by:

Answer 1

Police

Question 2

Explosive Device Emergency Response

The response to a reported explosive device emergency shall include the following vehicles:

Answer 2

The closest:

• Pumping Unit,
• Squad
• District Chief.

Command will then decide whether to upgrade to Hazmat response

Question 3

Explosive Device Emergency Response

Where should a vehicle be staged when responding to a bomb threat?

Answer 3

Vehicles should stage in the outer zone (300m away)

Question 4

Explosive Device Emergency Response

At an Explosive Device Emergency, the Inner Zone is the area immediately around a suspected explosive device, where the Police Explosive Disposal Unit works. This area is typically set with an approximate ___ _____ radius.

Answer 4

100 meter

Question 5

Explosive Device Emergency Response

At an Explosive Device Emergency, the Outer Zone is the area around a suspected explosive device, where first responders are to report. This area is typically set with an approximate ___ _____ radius

Answer 5

300 meter

Question 6

Explosive Device Emergency Response

If a suspected explosive device is located at an emergency response, other than an explosive device incident, the officer shall: (5)

Answer 6

• quickly visualize the location and description of the device
• size up the surrounding area
• immediately notify comms of an explosive device emergency
• evacuate those persons located in the immediate area to the 300m outer zone
• await arrival of the Police Explosive Disposal Unit

Question 7

Explosive Device Emergency Response

Police may request Fire to provide various support functions including:

Answer 7

• fire suppression
• rescue
• decon
• air monitoring
• patient care