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What should fire and police personnel avoid doing near the control point during bomb incidents?
What should fire and police personnel avoid doing near the control point during bomb incidents?
- Approaching to look at the bomb technicians (correct)
- Leaving the scene without permission
- Approaching to ask questions
- Entering the safety perimeter
What should fire personnel do with their apparatus in the safety perimeter during a bomb incident?
What should fire personnel do with their apparatus in the safety perimeter during a bomb incident?
- Request police personnel to handle it
- Leave it unattended
- Move it closer to the control point
- Stay with it unless needed for rescue operations (correct)
What type of materials should fire personnel be aware that explosive devices may contain?
What type of materials should fire personnel be aware that explosive devices may contain?
- Metallic objects
- Plastic only
- Inert substances
- Biological, chemical, or radiological material (correct)
What should personnel be cautious of when dealing with a bomb incident involving a secondary device?
What should personnel be cautious of when dealing with a bomb incident involving a secondary device?
What should be done when establishing an Incident Command site during a bomb incident?
What should be done when establishing an Incident Command site during a bomb incident?
What is one of the first priorities when establishing an Incident Command site following a large post-blast bombing?
What is one of the first priorities when establishing an Incident Command site following a large post-blast bombing?
How can suppression personnel reduce their risk of injury from secondary devices before the Bomb Squad arrives?
How can suppression personnel reduce their risk of injury from secondary devices before the Bomb Squad arrives?
Why should command officers begin a Unified command with law enforcement as soon as possible following a large post-blast bombing?
Why should command officers begin a Unified command with law enforcement as soon as possible following a large post-blast bombing?
What should be avoided when establishing a command site after a post-blast bombing to prevent risks from secondary devices?
What should be avoided when establishing a command site after a post-blast bombing to prevent risks from secondary devices?
What action may fire personnel have to take before finding a location free of objects for establishing an Incident Command site?
What action may fire personnel have to take before finding a location free of objects for establishing an Incident Command site?
Why do staging areas pose a security risk according to the text?
Why do staging areas pose a security risk according to the text?
What is suggested in the text for dealing with potential secondary explosive devices before the Bomb Squad arrives?
What is suggested in the text for dealing with potential secondary explosive devices before the Bomb Squad arrives?
Why should fire units be assigned as a recon group after a large post-blast bombing?
Why should fire units be assigned as a recon group after a large post-blast bombing?
What is the recommended firefighting tactic in case of a 'hit and run' scenario?
What is the recommended firefighting tactic in case of a 'hit and run' scenario?
When should overhauling be attempted at the scene of an explosive device detonation?
When should overhauling be attempted at the scene of an explosive device detonation?
What precaution is recommended after the detonation of an explosive device in terms of routine operations inside the perimeter?
What precaution is recommended after the detonation of an explosive device in terms of routine operations inside the perimeter?
What is advised regarding firefighting runoff water once secondary devices have been cleared?
What is advised regarding firefighting runoff water once secondary devices have been cleared?
Under what circumstances are fog streams preferred over straight streams?
Under what circumstances are fog streams preferred over straight streams?
Why is coordination with law enforcement recommended before overhauling operations?
Why is coordination with law enforcement recommended before overhauling operations?
What is the primary reason for delaying routine operations inside the perimeter after an explosive device detonation?
What is the primary reason for delaying routine operations inside the perimeter after an explosive device detonation?
Why should Public Works be considered as a resource in such scenarios?
Why should Public Works be considered as a resource in such scenarios?
What precaution should be taken regarding radios near the blast area?
What precaution should be taken regarding radios near the blast area?
Under what conditions might the usual method of rendering medical aid need to be modified?
Under what conditions might the usual method of rendering medical aid need to be modified?
What distance is recommended for extricating patients from an incident area to minimize danger to rescuers?
What distance is recommended for extricating patients from an incident area to minimize danger to rescuers?
When explosives are involved in a fire, what is the recommended action to take?
When explosives are involved in a fire, what is the recommended action to take?
What is suggested as a preferred method of rendering aid to victims without endangering rescuers?
What is suggested as a preferred method of rendering aid to victims without endangering rescuers?
What should be done if indicated in response to a mass-casualty incident?
What should be done if indicated in response to a mass-casualty incident?
According to experience, what is likely to cause most fires in an explosive incident?
According to experience, what is likely to cause most fires in an explosive incident?
Why should bystanders not wander through staging or Incident Command (IC) locations?
Why should bystanders not wander through staging or Incident Command (IC) locations?
Who should be in possession of a radio for emergency traffic in the forward location?
Who should be in possession of a radio for emergency traffic in the forward location?
What action will not be taken by the engine and rescue assigned to rescue an injured bomb technician?
What action will not be taken by the engine and rescue assigned to rescue an injured bomb technician?
When can additional companies be dispatched according to the text?
When can additional companies be dispatched according to the text?
Who needs to approve any actions beyond normal suspect item assignments?
Who needs to approve any actions beyond normal suspect item assignments?
In what scenario should the Battalion Chief respond and establish a unified command?
In what scenario should the Battalion Chief respond and establish a unified command?
Who should occupy the control point at the forward location?
Who should occupy the control point at the forward location?
What is a characteristic of the forward location according to the text?
What is a characteristic of the forward location according to the text?
What is expected of fire personnel regarding leaving the scene?
What is expected of fire personnel regarding leaving the scene?
In the case of post-blast incidents involving casualties or structural hazards, which department is responsible for implementing incident command and carrying out rescue operations?
In the case of post-blast incidents involving casualties or structural hazards, which department is responsible for implementing incident command and carrying out rescue operations?
What is the primary jurisdiction over potential crime scenes involving hazardous device incidents or post-blast incidents that do not result in casualties or fire?
What is the primary jurisdiction over potential crime scenes involving hazardous device incidents or post-blast incidents that do not result in casualties or fire?
What is the general role of the Fire Department at post-blast incidents that do not result in casualties or structural hazards?
What is the general role of the Fire Department at post-blast incidents that do not result in casualties or structural hazards?
During suspect item operations involving the Bomb Squad, what resources are staged on the perimeter for immediate rescue purposes?
During suspect item operations involving the Bomb Squad, what resources are staged on the perimeter for immediate rescue purposes?
What is the main responsibility of the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) at post-blast incidents involving casualties or structural hazards?
What is the main responsibility of the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) at post-blast incidents involving casualties or structural hazards?
What is the key factor that necessitates the Fire Department to implement incident command at post-blast incidents with casualties or fire?
What is the key factor that necessitates the Fire Department to implement incident command at post-blast incidents with casualties or fire?
In large post-blast incidents with competing interests of life-safety versus evidence collection, what is required to manage such situations effectively?
In large post-blast incidents with competing interests of life-safety versus evidence collection, what is required to manage such situations effectively?
What is the general role of the Fire Department when the Bomb Squad is operating at the scene of a suspect item?
What is the general role of the Fire Department when the Bomb Squad is operating at the scene of a suspect item?
What effect does doubling the distance from an explosion have on the blast pressure?
What effect does doubling the distance from an explosion have on the blast pressure?
What is the recommended response of units upon arrival at a suspect item location?
What is the recommended response of units upon arrival at a suspect item location?
What should Company Officers assert when contacting the Incident Commander about the units' mission?
What should Company Officers assert when contacting the Incident Commander about the units' mission?
What should be done if a safety perimeter is not yet established upon arriving at an incident location?
What should be done if a safety perimeter is not yet established upon arriving at an incident location?
When responding to a bomb incident, what statement should Company Officers make regarding their role?
When responding to a bomb incident, what statement should Company Officers make regarding their role?
What is the primary safety concern when selecting a staging area at an incident involving a suspect item?
What is the primary safety concern when selecting a staging area at an incident involving a suspect item?
What should companies do if a safety perimeter is not yet established at a bomb incident scene?
What should companies do if a safety perimeter is not yet established at a bomb incident scene?
What role should Company Officers take upon arrival at an incident involving a suspect item?
What role should Company Officers take upon arrival at an incident involving a suspect item?
What can suppression personnel do to reduce their risk of injury from secondary devices before the Bomb Squad arrives?
What can suppression personnel do to reduce their risk of injury from secondary devices before the Bomb Squad arrives?
Why is it suggested to establish a Unified Command with law enforcement after a large post-blast bombing?
Why is it suggested to establish a Unified Command with law enforcement after a large post-blast bombing?
What is the purpose of assigning fire units as a recon group after a large post-blast bombing?
What is the purpose of assigning fire units as a recon group after a large post-blast bombing?
What is one way to ensure higher security in staging areas, as mentioned in the text?
What is one way to ensure higher security in staging areas, as mentioned in the text?
What should be avoided when establishing a command site following a post-blast bombing?
What should be avoided when establishing a command site following a post-blast bombing?
Why is coordination with law enforcement essential in establishing an Incident Command site post a large post-blast bombing?
Why is coordination with law enforcement essential in establishing an Incident Command site post a large post-blast bombing?
What should command officers prioritize to enhance safety during arrival or tactical operations after a post-blast bombing?
What should command officers prioritize to enhance safety during arrival or tactical operations after a post-blast bombing?
What precaution is advised to fire personnel regarding staging areas in the text?
What precaution is advised to fire personnel regarding staging areas in the text?
What is the recommended distance for radio transmission from the blast area?
What is the recommended distance for radio transmission from the blast area?
Why is it advised not to fight the fire when explosives are involved?
Why is it advised not to fight the fire when explosives are involved?
What should be done if a bomb incident involves vehicles on fire according to the text?
What should be done if a bomb incident involves vehicles on fire according to the text?
What is the main reason for rapidly extricating patients from an incident area to a remote location?
What is the main reason for rapidly extricating patients from an incident area to a remote location?
When should mass-casualty incident protocols be activated?
When should mass-casualty incident protocols be activated?
Why should a wall of security be established around resources by law enforcement?
Why should a wall of security be established around resources by law enforcement?
What is suggested as a precaution to prevent secondary device detonation near an explosive blast area?
What is suggested as a precaution to prevent secondary device detonation near an explosive blast area?
What is the recommended timeframe for delaying routine operations inside the perimeter after an explosive device detonation?
What is the recommended timeframe for delaying routine operations inside the perimeter after an explosive device detonation?
Why are fog streams preferred over straight streams in firefighting under certain conditions?
Why are fog streams preferred over straight streams in firefighting under certain conditions?
What should be considered before attempting overhauling at the scene of an explosive device detonation?
What should be considered before attempting overhauling at the scene of an explosive device detonation?
Why is coordination with law enforcement AHJ recommended before overhauling operations?
Why is coordination with law enforcement AHJ recommended before overhauling operations?
What is the suggested approach for handling firefighting runoff water after bomb technicians have cleared secondary devices?
What is the suggested approach for handling firefighting runoff water after bomb technicians have cleared secondary devices?
Why is it advised to use Public Works as a resource in bomb-related scenarios?
Why is it advised to use Public Works as a resource in bomb-related scenarios?
When should routine operations inside the perimeter be delayed after the detonation of an explosive device?
When should routine operations inside the perimeter be delayed after the detonation of an explosive device?
What action is recommended to be coordinated with law enforcement AHJ before initiating overhauling at a bomb incident scene?
What action is recommended to be coordinated with law enforcement AHJ before initiating overhauling at a bomb incident scene?
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