SOG 3-10 - Explosive Device emergencies Flashcards
Who determines the inner perimeter at an explosive device call?
Police
What approximate size is the outer perimeter of an explosive device call?
300 Metre Radius
Who enters the inner perimeter at an explosive device call?
Police, fire only when directed by police
How is an explosive device incident referred via radio comms?
Police assist with further details via phone/mdu/pager/etc
What should be determined through Communications regarding an explosive device response?
Whether it’s Emerg or Non-Emerg response
What discretion can the officer use upon approach in emerg response to an explosive device?
Whether to continue use of lights and sirens
What is the responsibility of the first arriving apparatus to an explosives call when police ARE onscene?
Make contact with police and use discretion when considering a staging area
What are the first arriving apparatus responsibilities WITHOUT police onscene for an explosive device?
Remain staged in an appropriate area and await police arrival
Who keeps communications between police and fire?
Incident Commander
What shall personnel do if an explosive device is found on a non-Explosive call?
- Quickly visualize the location and room conditions (to give info to police)
- Retreat to a minimum of 300 metres
- Evacuate all civilians within the immediate danger area
Why is discretion on radios important?
Radios may be monitored at a call such as this
