SOG 310-04: Vehicle Lock-Outs Practice Flashcards

Vocabulary terms and definitions based on the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue SOG 310-04 regarding vehicle lockout procedures.

SOG 310-04

The Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Standard Operating Guideline for Vehicle Lock-Outs, issued and effective on 09/05/2024.

Fire Rescue Administrator

The authority under which the Vehicle Lock-Outs SOG is established.

Attachment A

The official 'Release from Liability' form associated with SOG 310-04.

Rescue Dispatch Priority

The closest available Rescue is dispatched to all reported persons locked in a motor vehicle; if the primary zone Rescue is unavailable, the closest Engine is also dispatched.

Engine Dispatch Priority (Animals)

The unit dispatched to all reported animals locked in a motor vehicle.

Initial Unit Responsibility

The first arriving unit must confirm the vehicle is occupied and determine if the engine is running with the A/C turned on.

Signs of Compromise

Physical symptoms such as perspiration or an altered level of consciousness in a locked-in occupant.

Immediate Extrication

The action of breaking a window, with or without owner permission, when a lone occupant in a vehicle without running A/C presents with signs of compromise.

Jiffy Jack

A specific Car Entry System tool used by Fire Rescue personnel to gain entry to locked vehicles.

Professional Judgement Factors

When deciding to break a window for an occupant without signs of compromise (no A/C), the time of day and ambient temperature should be the primary factors.

Release from Liability (Non-Emergency)

A signed document required BEFORE breaking a window or attempting entry on a vehicle with running A/C where the occupant has no signs of compromise.

POP-A-LOCK

The service to be requested if Fire Rescue personnel are unable to unlock the doors of a vehicle with running A/C using the Jiffy Jack.

Records Custodian

The individual to whom all completed Release of Liability forms must be forwarded.