F89 Non-Fire Emergencies Questions and Answers

Question 1

The National Weather Service issues a tornado warning for the area including your high-rise building. Which instruction should the FLSD provide to building occupants via the public address system?

Accepted Answer

Move to an interior location away from windows, such as a core hallway or stairwell, on the lowest floor possible.

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Evacuate the building using the nearest stairwell.

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Move to the highest floor of the building for better visibility.

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Continue normal operations as high-rise buildings are structurally sound.

Question 2

A specific bomb threat is received targeting the offices of a tenant on the 22nd floor. After notifying NYPD and activating the EAP, who is generally considered most effective at conducting the initial search of the tenant's immediate office space?

Accepted Answer

Tenant employees from the targeted office who are familiar with the space.

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The on-duty FLSD and building engineering staff.

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The FDNY bomb squad upon their arrival.

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Building security staff who have been trained in search procedures.

Question 3

During a widespread city power outage, the FLSD is operating from the Fire Command Center on emergency power. Which of the following is the most critical immediate life-safety concern for the FLSD to manage?

Accepted Answer

Checking the status of all elevators and coordinating the rescue of any trapped occupants.

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Resetting the fire alarm panel which may have gone into trouble.

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Announcing the estimated time for power restoration to all tenants.

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Conducting a roll call of all EAP staff members.

Question 4

In the event of a confirmed active shooter within the building, what is the most appropriate initial public address announcement the FLSD should make after ensuring 911 has been called?

Accepted Answer

"Attention. A serious security situation is in progress. Shelter in place, lock your doors, silence your phones, and await further instructions."

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"An emergency has been reported. Please evacuate using the nearest stairwell immediately."

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"Attention. There is an active shooter in the building. Evacuate, Hide, or Fight. This is not a drill."

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"We are investigating a report of an emergency. Please standby for more information."

Question 5

A large civil disturbance is occurring outside, and individuals are attempting to breach the building's main entrance. In addition to notifying police, which of the following actions is the FLSD's primary responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Implementing lockdown procedures, securing all entrances, and advising occupants to stay away from exterior windows.

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Dispatching building staff outside to form a barrier and de-escalate the situation.

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Making a PA announcement advising all occupants to evacuate the building from the rear exits.

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Pulling the fire alarm to ensure a faster police and fire department response.

Question 6

An FLSD is notified of a potential chemical or biological agent release in the building's mailroom. After contacting 911 and isolating the immediate area, what is the standard recommended action regarding the building's HVAC system?

Accepted Answer

Shut down the HVAC system entirely to prevent circulation of the contaminant.

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Reverse the airflow to push the contaminated air outside.

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Increase the flow of outside air into the building to dilute the agent.

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Activate the smoke purge system to exhaust the mailroom.