Station Security

Section 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE

PURPOSE:

• To protect the station apparatus and equipment from potential damage and to protect both fire department members and the public while making the fire station accessible to those who have business or are working in the area.

PROCEDURE:

The station is a public building for the purpose of conducting Fire Department business on a twenty-four hour basis. No person shall be denied entry into the Fire Station at any time for the purpose of conducting such business. (See SOG 110.02)

Reasonable security considerations make it prudent to protect the apparatus room, offices and other station facilities from any outside damage or theft and to protect visitors from injury.

• The entrance to the reception area and staff offices shall remain locked. Entrance by visitors can be made by utilizing the bell switch located at the main entrance to each fire station. The response to the bell activation will be by on duty shift personnel when the station is occupied.
• The bay and side doors from the apparatus room and day room shall be kept locked unless these areas are occupied by fire department personnel. ALL station doors shall be locked when no personnel are in the station.
• Bay doors may be in the upright position as long as fire department members are present in the bay. At no time shall bay doors be left open when fire department members aren’t present.
• Access cards/numbers shall only be utilized by the individual it is assigned to