by J. Bucello Tue Mar 29, 2011 3:58 pm
((This is absurd, we can't wait anymore. What if there are other bombs inside the building?))
**Bridwell's car drives into the compound, followed by Holmes's. I wave them over to the RRT truck.**
'What the hell is wrong with you? You picked one hell of a day to sleep in. Your weapons are in the car, and so are the explosive ordinance disposal kits. Get helmets and flak jackets on; we can't lose guys to shrapnel injuries. When we get there, we will aid crowd control first. If we find the perpetrator, we take them in. Once all of the casualties are removed from the building, we'll sweep for explosives. Ask questions on the way to the scene.'
**I start up the truck and drive to the scene with Holmes, Halls and Bridwell inside.**
"RRT responding Code 3; will aid crowd control upon arrival."
**In switching radio frequencies, I accidentally turn on the car radio, which is tuned to a news station.**
Radio: '...and we are getting reports of damage to the inside of the building. There's a heavy emergency presence outside, and roads in the area are in the process of being closed. Avoid the area if you can. For those of you joining us, there has been an explosion in the area of the stock exchange. A lot of the area has been shut down -'
**I turn off the radio.**