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Section 2 - EMERGENCY OPERATIONS

220.20 Apparatus Security

PURPOSE:

This policy provides guidance in securing emergency apparatus when they are unoccupied and unattended while away from quarters.
Emergency apparatus are being targeted for potential theft and possibly being used for criminal acts or terrorism purposes in the post 9-11 era. As a result, heightened personnel awareness and new security measures must be established to prevent such incidences.

Emergency operations create many additional potential exposures for loss or theft of equipment and vehicles. In most cases, the units arrive on scene and the providers go to the patient, leaving the unit unattended. Additionally, vehicles are frequently left unattended with doors unlocked, cabinets unlocked, and the engine running both on scene and at the emergency department.

PROCEDURE:

Vehicle Security

To minimize the possibility of equipment or vehicle theft personnel will observe the following procedures when apparatus’ are left unattended while away from quarters:

• Apparatus outfitted with locking capabilities:
  • Whenever the apparatus is on scene of an emergency, and not in direct line of sight or under close supervision of personnel, the apparatus will be locked.
  • Rescues will be secured whenever they are left unattended at the hospital.
• Apparatus not outfitted with locking capabilities:
  • Whenever the apparatus is unattended, not in direct line of sight or under close supervision of personnel and when not actively being used for operations the apparatus shall be shut down and secured by whatever means available.
  • While on nonemergency related events the apparatus shall be attended.

Medication Security

• Members must ensure that lock out tags are placed on all ALS medication and medication delivery device storage areas. When a lock out tag is removed, it will be documented in the daily checkout log.