Township of Kidder, PA Article III Response to Fire Alarms, Carbon Monoxide Detectors and Smoke Alarms

[Adopted 5-21-2009 by Res. No. 2009-003]

§ 18-9 Standard operating procedure.

A. Upon arrival at the scene of the incident, fire departments shall attempt to locate the source and/or location of the alarm and act accordingly.

B. In the event the building is unoccupied:

(1) The Fire Department will do an exterior investigation;

(2) The Fire Department will attempt to contact a key holder. This will be done through the Carbon County Communications Center and/or neighbors, etc.;

(3) The Fire Department may attempt to make entry through any unlocked door or window;

(4) In the event a key holder is not available and no access can be made and there are no indications of smoke or fire, the Fire Department shall depart the scene; and

(5) Carbon monoxide alarms.

[Added 8-15-2013 by Ord. No. 160]

(a) In the event of a response to a carbon monoxide alarm activation, the Fire Department shall follow the procedures set out in this section for a response to the alarm and shall when necessary make entry whether it be forcible or nonforcible.

(b) The decision to make entry shall be that of the officer in charge. The officer in charge shall make the determination based on the circumstances presented at the site in response to said alarm. The major factor in arriving at such consideration shall be whether there is reasonable cause to believe that an individual may be in said structure and is in danger.