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According to protocol, where should Fire/EMS be initially dispatched during a bomb threat?
According to protocol, where should Fire/EMS be initially dispatched during a bomb threat?
- To the PSAP to assist with the search.
- To the nearest hospital for standby.
- To an appropriate staging area near the location. (correct)
- Directly to the bomb threat site.
What is the correct dispatch label for a bomb-related call based on the protocol?
What is the correct dispatch label for a bomb-related call based on the protocol?
- Emergency Response Required
- Code Red
- Suspicious Package
- Bomb Threat (correct)
Besides the appropriate Fire/EMS agency, which law enforcement agencies should be notified of a bomb threat?
Besides the appropriate Fire/EMS agency, which law enforcement agencies should be notified of a bomb threat?
- Fayette County Sheriff's Department and West Virginia State Police. (correct)
- Only the local municipal police.
- Federal Bureau of Investigation and ATF.
- Only the sheriff's department is required.
Who is responsible for initiating a search of the interior of the PSAP during a bomb threat?
Who is responsible for initiating a search of the interior of the PSAP during a bomb threat?
Under what circumstances should the supervisor vacate the PSAP and cease daily operations during a bomb threat?
Under what circumstances should the supervisor vacate the PSAP and cease daily operations during a bomb threat?
Flashcards
Bomb Threat Procedure
Bomb Threat Procedure
Steps to follow upon receiving a bomb threat, ensuring safety and communication with authorities.
Do Not Dispatch Fire/EMS
Do Not Dispatch Fire/EMS
Emergency services should not be sent directly to a bomb threat location without assessment.
Notify Authorities
Notify Authorities
Inform local law enforcement and relevant officials about the bomb threat for coordinated response.
Search for Suspicious Packages
Search for Suspicious Packages
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Supervisor Responsibility
Supervisor Responsibility
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Study Notes
Bomb Threat Procedure
- Fire and EMS dispatch should not respond directly to a bomb threat. Instead, personnel should be staged nearby.
- When a bomb threat is received by the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP), the supervisor should immediately secure all facility doors.
- The call is designated as a "Bomb Threat."
- The appropriate Fire/EMS agency should be determined and dispatched according to standard procedures.
- Fayette County Sheriff's Department and West Virginia State Police must be notified.
- The Director and Chief of Staff should be informed of the bomb scare.
- A search of the PSAP's interior must be conducted by personnel on duty to look for suspicious packages.
- No one should leave the building or stop normal operations unless specifically directed by the Director or on-site police after a suspicious package is identified as a concern.
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