Bomb Threat Procedure Guidelines
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>The supervisor, utilizing personnel on station. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances should the supervisor vacate the PSAP and cease daily operations during a bomb threat?

    <p>When told to do so by the Director or on scene police after determining a suspicious package is of concern. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    This quiz covers essential procedures to follow during a bomb threat situation. Participants will learn the key actions to take, including communication protocols and safety measures. Testing knowledge on these procedures ensures preparedness in emergency scenarios.

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