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What is the purpose of the forcible entry procedure described in the text?
What is the purpose of the forcible entry procedure described in the text?
- To provide guidelines for breaking into any structure
- To define the guidelines for accessing a building without permission
- To provide guidelines for forcible entry in non-emergency situations
- To define the guidelines for gaining access to a known or suspected patient (correct)
In which situation will personnel operate on the assumption that a medical emergency exists and force entry to the structure?
In which situation will personnel operate on the assumption that a medical emergency exists and force entry to the structure?
- When no alarm is activated
- When a fire alarm is activated
- When a medical alarm is activated (correct)
- When a police alarm is activated
What is the initial investigation for multiple alarm activations conducted by law enforcement (LE)?
What is the initial investigation for multiple alarm activations conducted by law enforcement (LE)?
- Evaluate for indications that a fire emergency is likely
- Evaluate for indications that no one is inside
- Evaluate for indications of a potential burglary
- Evaluate for indications that a patient is likely to be present (correct)
Under what circumstances are personnel authorized to force entry according to the procedure?
Under what circumstances are personnel authorized to force entry according to the procedure?
What is the specific indication that allows personnel to force entry in case of multiple alarm activations?
What is the specific indication that allows personnel to force entry in case of multiple alarm activations?
What is the determining factor for personnel to operate on the assumption of a medical emergency and force entry?
What is the determining factor for personnel to operate on the assumption of a medical emergency and force entry?
What must be evaluated by personnel to determine if forcible entry is authorized in case of multiple alarm activations?
What must be evaluated by personnel to determine if forcible entry is authorized in case of multiple alarm activations?
When will LE make the initial investigation in case of multiple alarm activations?
When will LE make the initial investigation in case of multiple alarm activations?
When will personnel evaluate for indications that a patient is likely to be present in case of multiple alarm activations?
When will personnel evaluate for indications that a patient is likely to be present in case of multiple alarm activations?
What does the text specify as an indication for personnel to operate on the assumption of a medical emergency and force entry?
What does the text specify as an indication for personnel to operate on the assumption of a medical emergency and force entry?
What should EMS personnel do before forcing entry to a structure?
What should EMS personnel do before forcing entry to a structure?
What should ambulance personnel do if no patient is found after forcing entry?
What should ambulance personnel do if no patient is found after forcing entry?
What should personnel do if unusual hazards are identified or safety appears in question while surveying around the structure?
What should personnel do if unusual hazards are identified or safety appears in question while surveying around the structure?
What should ambulance personnel do if the 3-minute time period expires prior to advising EMS Communications?
What should ambulance personnel do if the 3-minute time period expires prior to advising EMS Communications?
What should ambulance crew do after breaking in a window or door?
What should ambulance crew do after breaking in a window or door?
When should personnel notify EMS Communications of their status?
When should personnel notify EMS Communications of their status?
What should ambulance personnel do when access has been gained and the structure has been searched?
What should ambulance personnel do when access has been gained and the structure has been searched?
What is the first step for securing the facility after forcing entry?
What is the first step for securing the facility after forcing entry?
When should ambulance personnel add supplemental text to the CAD call record using the MDC?
When should ambulance personnel add supplemental text to the CAD call record using the MDC?
What should ambulance crew do if no patient is found during forcible entry?
What should ambulance crew do if no patient is found during forcible entry?
What is the purpose of the forcible entry procedure described in the text?
What is the purpose of the forcible entry procedure described in the text?
Under what circumstances are personnel authorized to force entry according to the procedure?
Under what circumstances are personnel authorized to force entry according to the procedure?
What does the text specify as an indication for personnel to operate on the assumption of a medical emergency and force entry?
What does the text specify as an indication for personnel to operate on the assumption of a medical emergency and force entry?
When will personnel evaluate for indications that a patient is likely to be present in case of multiple alarm activations?
When will personnel evaluate for indications that a patient is likely to be present in case of multiple alarm activations?
What should ambulance personnel do if no patient is found after forcing entry?
What should ambulance personnel do if no patient is found after forcing entry?
What must be evaluated by personnel to determine if forcible entry is authorized in case of multiple alarm activations?
What must be evaluated by personnel to determine if forcible entry is authorized in case of multiple alarm activations?
What should EMS personnel do if unusual hazards are identified or safety appears to be in question while surveying around the structure?
What should EMS personnel do if unusual hazards are identified or safety appears to be in question while surveying around the structure?
What is the first step that EMS personnel must take prior to forcing entry?
What is the first step that EMS personnel must take prior to forcing entry?
What should ambulance personnel do if no patient is found after forcing entry?
What should ambulance personnel do if no patient is found after forcing entry?
When breaking in a window or door, what should personnel do if glass must be broken?
When breaking in a window or door, what should personnel do if glass must be broken?
What is the specific attire that EMS personnel must wear on all forced entries?
What is the specific attire that EMS personnel must wear on all forced entries?
Under what circumstances are personnel authorized to force entry according to the procedure?
Under what circumstances are personnel authorized to force entry according to the procedure?
What should ambulance crew do after securing the structure if no patient was found?
What should ambulance crew do after securing the structure if no patient was found?
What should ambulance crew do after breaking in a window or door?
What should ambulance crew do after breaking in a window or door?
What is the purpose of the forcible entry procedure described in the text?
What is the purpose of the forcible entry procedure described in the text?
What should ambulance personnel do before forcing entry to a structure?
What should ambulance personnel do before forcing entry to a structure?
When will personnel evaluate for indications that a patient is likely to be present in case of multiple alarm activations?
When will personnel evaluate for indications that a patient is likely to be present in case of multiple alarm activations?
