Which statement best describes the sequence of notification for bomb team involvement?

• A. Notify supervisor, then Communications Bureau Supervisor, who contacts the bomb team
• B. Notify Communications Bureau Supervisor directly
• C. Directly contact the Bomb Team Leader
• D. Call 911 and wait

Answer: (A)

In this situation, the sequence for involving a specialized team is defined to ensure proper authority, clear information, and coordinated response. You start by notifying your supervisor, who then alerts the Communications Bureau Supervisor, and that supervisor arranges contact with the bomb team. This path keeps the incident within the official chain of command, helps with accurate documentation, and ensures dispatch is coordinated through the right channels so the bomb squad gets activated efficiently and with the necessary context. Bypassing the supervisor and contacting the Bomb Team Leader directly can skip essential oversight and information flow, potentially delaying or misdirecting resources. Waiting to call emergency services after delaying internal notification can cost valuable time, so internal escalation should occur promptly while 911 is used if there is immediate danger.