Who determines entry into the bomb perimeter?

• A. Bomb Squad Supervisor
• B. JFRD Incident Commander
• C. Health and Safety Officer
• D. Fire Chief

Answer: (A)

In a bomb incident, who may enter the area around the device is decided by the Bomb Squad Supervisor. This role has the specialized training to assess the device, establish and maintain the exclusion (hot) zone, and authorize entry only after a safe plan, proper PPE, and risk mitigations are in place. The Incident Commander oversees overall incident objectives and can authorize actions, but the actual decision about who enters the bomb perimeter rests with the bomb squad lead who understands device behavior and the exact safety procedures. The Health and Safety Officer ensures safety compliance, but does not make entry authorization, and the Fire Chief handles overall incident management rather than the tactical entry decisions.