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Building Evacuation and Drills Flashcards

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  1. A tenant moves a heavy storage cabinet blocking the corridor path to the fire exit. What is the FSD's authority in this situation?

    Answer: The FSD must direct the tenant to remove the obstruction and document it; notify building management and FDNY if not corrected

    The FSD must direct removal of exit obstructions, document the violation, and escalate to building management and FDNY if the tenant does not comply.

  2. During an announced drill, an actual fire alarm activates on a different floor. What should the FSD do?

    Answer: Immediately treat the alarm as a real emergency and respond accordingly

    Any activated fire alarm during a drill must be treated as a real emergency until confirmed otherwise.

  3. What is the role of a 'searcher' or 'area warden' distinct from a 'floor warden' in an evacuation plan?

    Answer: The searcher systematically checks restrooms, conference rooms, and other areas for occupants who may not have heard the alarm

    Searchers are assigned to check non-obvious spaces like restrooms and conference rooms to ensure no one is left behind during evacuation.

  4. How should a Fire Safety Director handle an occupant with a mobility impairment who cannot use the stairs during an evacuation drill?

    Answer: Direct the occupant to the designated area of rescue assistance and ensure a warden remains with them

    Occupants with mobility impairments should be directed to areas of rescue assistance, where a warden stays with them until FDNY arrives.

  5. A floor warden reports that 3 occupants from her floor are unaccounted for after evacuation. What is the FSD's first action?

    Answer: Report the missing persons to the FDNY Incident Commander at the command post

    Missing occupant information must immediately be reported to the FDNY Incident Commander so firefighters can conduct a targeted search.

  6. Which of the following best describes the 'defend in place' strategy sometimes used in healthcare occupancies?

    Answer: Patients unable to move are relocated horizontally to a safe compartment on the same floor rather than vertically evacuated

    Defend in place involves moving non-ambulatory patients horizontally behind fire-rated barriers on the same floor rather than a full vertical evacuation.

  7. After completing a required evacuation drill, within how many days must the FSD submit the drill report to building management under standard FDNY fire safety plan requirements?

    Answer: Within 30 days

    Drill reports must be completed and maintained on file; FDNY typically requires submission or availability within 30 days of the drill.