bomb squad

Explosive disposal team

A bomb squad is a specialized unit of police or military personnel trained to detect, disarm, and dispose of explosive devices.

They respond to bomb threats, suspicious packages, and unexploded ordnance: The bomb squad was called in to investigate the abandoned backpack.

Members typically wear protective gear and use robots for remote inspection.

Related

EOD · ordnance · booby traps · counter-terrorism · unexploded ordnance · technician · robot arm · disposal · blast radius · blast zone · clear the area · demining · protective suit · hazardous materials · K-9 unit · unit · package · vest

Categories
Opposites
creator vs. neutralizer of explosive threats

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Creates explosive weapons

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emergency response specialization

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Emergency personnel combating blazes

fire department · paramedics · SWAT team · search and rescue · hazmat team

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG