Effecting entry for persons locked out PN220

Question 1

Effecting entry for persons locked out

Under what circumstances would Brigade Control mobilise an appliance to a ‘lock out’, even what a fire situation does not exist?

Answer 1

When the caller:

• is elderly or infirm and the weather is inclement
• needs to gain access to medicines

(Policy 220, 2.1)

Question 2

Effecting entry for persons locked out

What are two types of non-attendance alternatives for persons locked out?

Answer 2

1. Trade directories such as Yellow Pages or Thompsons local
2. Police stations can access a database of 24 hour lock smiths

(Policy 220, 2.3)

Question 3

Effecting entry for persons locked out

Where do you record the proof of identity?

Answer 3

Form 2416

(Policy 220, 4.3)

Question 4

Effecting entry for persons locked out

What are your actions if you believe illegal entry is being attempted to gain access to the property?

Answer 4

Request the attendance of the Police and await their arrival.

(Policy 220, 4.3)

Question 5

Effecting entry for persons locked out

What information is required completing on the front page of the form 2416?

Answer 5

• The type of service being given;
• The address of the incident;
• The name and, where different from the incident, the address of the person requesting the 
service.

(Policy 220, )

Question 6

Effecting entry for persons locked out

Where are completed forms 2416 sent to following return to station?

Answer 6

The Borough Administration Team.

(Policy 220, 5.1)

Question 7

Effecting entry for persons locked out

When are you required complete a Form 2416?

Answer 7

On every occasion an indemnity is required for any type of special service.

(Policy 220, 6.1)

Question 8

Effecting entry for persons locked out

What is the minimum age you have to be to sign a form 2416?

Answer 8

18 Years & over

(Policy 220, 4.7)