San Diego Fire-Rescue Bomb Squad "X-Ray 1"

[RescueKujo]

Just to give you an idea of how much they have "moved up" in the world, here's the rig that it replaced last year.

How come I see this and the theme from "SWAT" starts playing in my head...

[Brian49]

Just to give you an idea of how much they have "moved up" in the world, here's the rig that it replaced last year.

How come I see this and the theme from "SWAT" starts playing in my head...

I was going to ask is that Hondo I see in the cab!

[truckman]

Those look cool! Those are worth being made.

[oshkosh]

Hi in most areas law enforcement handles the bomb calls. In about 1955 the Chief of Ontario, California FD decided to start a bomb squad. He was well into working with explosives as he did a lot of mining in the desert area.  The have had several different units which served the bomb squad through the years. One was ex Springfield Chevy Ambulance, a Grumman chassis "bread truck"  and ex mechanics vehicle. All towed a trailer: either a bomb sling carrier for transporting the device to a disposal area or trailer with various items used by bomb squad including a robot. Besides San Diego I believe at least one other FD; Cinncinnati, Ohio operates a bomb squad. Have couple shots of older rigs and am just waiting to get photo of new rig.

[Brian49]

I think Springfield MA and Annapolis MD have Fire Department bomb squads.   Yes it is usually a police service, but I know there are few more fire based squads that I have seen pictures or mention over over the years.

[Black engine #1]

Here is Olathe Ks EOD truck http://www.hackneyev.com/command/deliveries/spop_olathe.htm