Category Archives: EOD

FCPD’s First Female Bomb Tech Blasts Barriers

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Fairfax County, VA – FCPD’s Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit (EOD) welcomes its first female bomb technician, who completed the rigorous Hazardous Device School (HDS). PFC Melanie Todd has graduated from the FBI’s HDS and will join EOD as its first female bomb technician. HDS is an intensive six-week program designed to prepare technicians with essential skills in identifying explosive devices

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Behind The Blast: FCPD’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit

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Fairfax, VA— The FCPD’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit (EOD) is one of many specialized units within our Special Operations Division. These brave officers possess exceptional skills and expertise in handling explosive devices, and safeguarding our community from potential threats. WHO ARE WE? Our EOD team plays a critical role in ensuring public safety by dealing with explosive devices and hazardous

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