FBI Agent Explains How Bombs Are Disposed Of | Tradecraft | WIRED

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Published 2019-10-23

John Stewart, FBI agent and unit chief at the Hazardous Devices School, breaks down how bomb units in the police and military dispose of improvised explosive devices (IED) and other forms of ordnance. John explores the various disposal techniques used in the field, and explains how they keep themselves safe while investigating suspicious packages.

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All Comments (21)

@north7764 4 years ago

To quote an EOD guy about the stress of defusing a bomb, “I’m either right, or suddenly it’s not my problem anymore.”
@toonraider4721 4 years ago

I saw a bomb tech with a T-shirt and written on the back it said, "If you see me running, try to keep up."
@damtheman 4 years ago

My recruiter told me that I should think about doing this job... He said it’s the best job because if you mess up, you won’t be around to get yelled at or punished for messing up.
@geoffswan 4 years ago

"A pressure cooker is a standard pressure cooker that holds pressure in it"
@mikez8630 4 years ago

So, no cutting red wire at the last second?!
@beginneronabike8212 4 years ago

How to defuse a bomb Google: you shouldn’t try unless you are properly trained Bing: use another bomb
@xiemo6704 4 years ago

We have the best disrupting tools “shows a water bottle”
@Dr_V 4 years ago

I wonder if anyone goes to these guys to say "thank you for your service", they do one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet and rarely get the public appreciation they deserve.
@mr.handsomecoffeecup2406 4 years ago

Me: Watches entire video and clicks "like" FBI: 👀
@danieln5041 4 years ago

He doesn't even mention the tactic of throwing a smoke grenade and spinning while you defuse.
@yanuehara8017 4 years ago

"our equipment is the best in the world" Proceeds to show a plastic bottle and a pot filled with water that defused a bomb.
@TheEpiCool 4 years ago

This feels like a tutorial
@Mackinstyle 4 years ago

The lack of gloves part is the most sobering for me. It makes sense, but it signifies an implicit understanding with the technician that they're trying to keep you alive, but you're going to lose your hands. Oof.
@samit_datta 4 years ago

Watching this makes me wanna thank my FBI agent. Thanks for watching my back, fam.
@stonex55 4 years ago

love how this really needed a do not attempt
@davidf2244 4 years ago

I like how the best tools to counter an IED are all IEDS.
@ianpatrickwijaya2657 4 years ago

Integrated groin protector Me, an intellectual: fire diaper
@free_spirit1 4 years ago

8:24 this is exactly what I expect a bomb disposal expert to look like.
@CokaKoala 4 years ago

Are we all on a watchlist now for seeing this?
@coolbeams6885 4 years ago

Who would win: -5lbs of high explosive -One water bottle boi