Since these types if incidents are not common, specially trained investigators may not be locally available. Division of Fire Safety investigators have received specialized training for the investigation of explosions and bombings. Scene security can be extremely difficult in these incidents due to the wide-spread destruction and scattering of debris over a large area. All precautions should be taken to protect any possible evidence and the incident scene. Personnel should take extra care at the scene of an explosion.
Structural stability is always questionable following an explosion.
If there is a possibility that the incident was the result of an explosive device, there is a chance of undetonated explosives or a secondary device being present. If assistance is needed in these type of incidents, a Division investigator should be contacted immediately. The investigator will make arrangements for additional investigative assistance. Division of Fire Safety investigators are not trained or equipped to disarm potential bombs. Division investigators are available to assist with the investigation of the circumstances surrounding the construction and placement of the device.