If you are one of the team assigned to respond to a reported explosive attack, the first thing you need to do is to go to the reported area to confirm the report. If the call is true, then before you have a clear view of the area, you need to shutdown emergency equipment (turn of lights and siren, turn radio down) (Campbell Smith, 2008, p. 168). Immediately report to your base, request for backups and so that they may alert the suitable agencies. Your base should also notify local hospitals so that they may aid your team in saving those injured by the explosive attack.
You should also evaluate the area if there are any more possible threats like if there are armed men, secondary explosive devices, possible ambush, structural collapse, fire, unconsumed explosives, radioactive materials, toxic chemicals, biological agents, natural gas leaks, debris and glass (Campbell Smith, 2008, p. 168). There should be an assigned area where patients would be assessed and if applicable, decontaminated. In case the ambulances arrived, let them park near the patient assessment area, they should face the exit so that they may easily leave.
After doing this, the area should be checked by the HazMat (Hazardous Materials) Team for CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear or High-Yield Explosive) agents. While they are checking the area, you may start saving those injured but be sure that you are not putting yourself and your team in danger. Wear the correct PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). If you have to enter a building, be sure that you have an emergency exit route in case it starts to collapse. If the victim can be moved, immediately bring them to the assigned patient assessment area. It is advisable to just bring them to a safe area before doing any treatment so as not to endanger you and the victim.
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