SOP 409 Forced Entry

Question 1

If upon arriving at the scene of a reported medical emergency and responding personnel can see or communicate with a patient who is incapacitated inside a secured structure what actions should be taken?

Answer 1

• Notify Jeffcom that forced entry will be initiated to access the patient.
• Request Law Enforcement
• Force entry and provide patient care

Question 2

If upon arriving at the scene of a reported medical emergency and responding personnel cannot see or communicate with anyone inside the structure what actions should be taken?

Answer 2

• Contact Jeffcom and confirm the location of the call and it’s origination.
• Request Law Enforcement
• Request a call back by dispatch for further information
• Await the arrival of an officer who can authorize forced entry if the circumstances present reasonable cause.
• If reasonable cause exists force entry and accompany Law Enforcement to search for the patient.

Question 3

Personnel are authorized to force entry into secured structures when what conditions are observed?

Answer 3

• Obvious signs of smoke or fire
• Obvious signs of water flowing
• Presence of a hazardous condition that could result in injury or property damage
• Performance of structure protection objectives on a vacated structure during a wildland incident.

Question 4

Before leaving an incident scene where forced entry was used what needs to occur?

Answer 4

The property re secured or turned over to a responsible party.