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SEL Number: 02PE-01-BSUT
Title: Suit, Improvised Explosive Device/Explosive Ordnance Disposal (IED/EOD) Protective Ensemble


Last Updated: 9/23/2018 8:27:10 PM

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Description: Protective ensemble designed to provide protection from detonation, including fragmentation, blast overpressure, impact, and thermal effects. The ensemble must be designated by the manufacturer as a full coverage bomb suit.

ImportantFeatures: This type of protective ensemble is a whole body protective outfit that can be rapidly donned and doffed. The protective ensemble must allow the wearer adequate situational awareness, mobility and comfort when conducting reconnaissance, render safe, or disruption procedures involving an explosive threat device.

Operating Considerations: This type of protective ensemble is not specifically designed to provide protection to the wearer from chemical, biological or radiological threats. However, this ensemble can be worn with protective ensembles designed for these types of threat hazards. Bomb disposal technicians wearing these types of protective ensembles can be subjected to the physiological effects of heat stress. Additional ensembles may be needed for chemical/biological protection (see NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
1994, Class 2 or 3 ensembles).

May only be purchased by an FBI-Accredited Bomb Squad. A list of certified bomb suit models may be found at the following website: http://www.seinet.org/search/search.php. Under PRODUCT, select BOMB SUIT and click the SEARCH button. Follow the prompts until you see the list of certified bomb suits.

For information on establishing new bomb squad programs, agencies should contact the Special Agent Bomb Technician in the nearest FBI Office or call directly to the FBI Program Manager at the Hazardous Devices School, (256) 842-1721.

Training Requirements: Core Training: Hazardous Devices School, Redstone Arsenal, AL (also OSHA 1910.134 when using respiratory protection equipment).
Initial Training: Extensive (>2 days)
Sustainment Training: Extensive (>2 days) with 3-yr recertification rqt

Mandatory Standards:


Applicable Standards and References:


MSSL:
  • Bomb Squad
  • REL: Full Canadian Recommended Equipment List
  • REL: LOS-1, Multi-Agency Intervention