SOP: Forcible Entry Into Secured Structure Flashcards
forcible entry should not be made unless there is what?
high level of suspicion
does a medical pendant activation with no PR contact indicate a high level of suspicion?
no
cars in the driveway and neighbors/family stating they should be home increases what?
level of suspicion
the primary objective of forced entry is to gain rapid entry into a secured structure that produces what?
the least amount of damage
when forcing into a secured structure, consideration should be given to what?
how to secure the structure
personnel should refrain from doing what? unless there is a high index of suspicion of an endangered life?
entering side yards, peeping in windows
what should be worn when forcing entry into structure?
full turnouts, gloves, helmets, eye protetion
if conditions permit, who needs to be notified prior to forcing entry?
BC
before forcing entry, what needs to be on in regards to the apparatus?
emergency lights
before forcing entry, LVFR should attempt to verify life hazards from where?
main entryway
if LVFR can see/communicate with the patient at a medical emergency, who needs to be notified prior to entry?
dispatch
who should be requested when forcing entry?
metro
if LVFR personnel can not see/communicate with the patient inside a structure, who should be contacted and for what reason?
dispatch, call back
If no patient is seen/heard who should LVFR wait for prior to entering the structure?
metro
obvious signs of smoke and fire indicate what should be done?
force entry
