Who must arrive before companies can make entry unless in an extreme emergency?

In fire response scenarios, the presence of law enforcement is crucial for ensuring the safety and security of the scene. Specifically, police must assess and secure the area before firefighting crews can enter. This is due to their role in managing crowd control, verifying that the area is safe, and determining if any threats exist, such as potential hazards or criminal activities.

In most situations, unless there is an extreme emergency that necessitates immediate life-saving actions, fire companies are required to wait for police arrival to ensure that all necessary protocols and safety measures are in place. This coordination is essential to protect both the emergency responders and civilians present at the scene. Other individuals, such as maintenance workers or emergency medical teams, do not have the same critical role in establishing scene safety, which further emphasizes the police's unique responsibility in this context.