If it is suspected that an incident was caused by a bomb, when can JFRD personnel enter the perimeter?

• A. Cleared by the Bomb Squad Supervisor
• B. High Life Hazard Locations
• C. JFRD Incident Commander
• D. Fire suppression and Emergency Medical Care

Answer: (A)

Entering a perimeter with potential explosive devices is controlled by explosive risk management. Responders may only move inside after the Bomb Squad Supervisor has cleared the scene, established the safe perimeter, and determined it is safe to proceed. The Bomb Squad handles the assessment, render-safe actions, and the creation of an exclusion zone to protect everyone. Without that clearance, stepping into the area could trigger a device or expose personnel to secondary threats. The Incident Commander coordinates the overall incident, and fire suppression or EMS can operate in cleared zones, but they cannot grant entry into a bomb-suspected area without Bomb Squad authorization.