BOMB THREAT

• If dispatched it means that a suspicious package has been found
• If a search is conducted, Law Enforcement and ATF will be in charge of operations and will establish an entry point and “hot” zone
• Provide EMS to members during search operations
• Fire personnel are not to handle, transport, and store suspicious packages

FOUND EXPLOSIVE/MILITARY ORDINANCE

• Response is upgraded to Code 3
• Request Fire Marshal, ATF, and or FBI
• Request additional units as necessary
• Stage in an area that will provide best access in case of explosion
• If first on scene, establish a 300 yard perimeter (request additional police units as necessary)
• Once found, Law Enforcement and ATF will be in charge of operations and will establish an entry point and “hot” zone
• While technician is approaching/working with a suspected device, a RIT will be established. Fire department shall provide RIT.
• In the event of a detonation prior to arrival, consider a secondary device (consider elevated/master streams rather than approach)
• In the event the technician accidentally detonates device DO NOT IMMEDIATELY APPROACH until cleared by Bomb Squad supervisor