(A) The township recognizes the importance and need of providing the Fire Department rapid entry into locked buildings/structures. Delays in the Fire Department gaining rapid entry reduces the occupants chance for survival in a fire, the chances for substantial property damage increases because of delays, and for fire fighter safety and survival may be compromised because of said entry delays. Additionally, delays in providing prompt pre-hospital care to the sick and injured as a result of locked/secured structures may/will have a negative outcome on patient recovery.
(B) To assist the Fire Department in gaining rapid entry into locked/secured buildings/structures, the township Hereby adopts a rapid entry system ordinance utilizing the " Box" rapid entry key box system.
(Ord. 35, passed 3-9-2016)