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Emergency Response Flashcards

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  1. A fire is confirmed in the elevator machine room. The FLSD's immediate action should include:

    Answer: Initiating Phase I recall to bring all elevators to the lobby and calling FDNY

    Machine room fire requires Phase I recall to remove all elevators from service (return to lobby) and calling FDNY — elevators should not travel to the fire floor.

  2. During a fire emergency, a floor warden reports that heavy smoke is visible in Stairwell B on the 20th floor. The FLSD should:

    Answer: Immediately direct all occupants away from Stairwell B and to use alternate stairwells; inform FDNY

    Smoke in a stairwell renders it unsafe for evacuation. The FLSD must immediately redirect all occupants to alternate stairwells and inform FDNY of the compromised stairwell.

  3. The PASS technique for using a portable fire extinguisher stands for:

    Answer: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

    PASS: Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, Sweep from side to side at the base of the flames.

  4. When FDNY incident commander orders a full building evacuation, the FLSD should immediately:

    Answer: Make a PA announcement to all floors directing complete evacuation

    FDNY incident commander's orders must be followed immediately without question — the FLSD makes the PA announcement directing all floors to evacuate via stairwells.

  5. A building occupant activates a pull station alarm as a prank. The FLSD should respond by:

    Answer: Responding as if the alarm is real, investigating, and after clearing — documenting the incident and considering referral to NYPD

    Every alarm must be treated as real until proven otherwise. After clearing, the FLSD documents the false alarm, identifies the responsible party, and may refer the matter to NYPD as false alarm activation is a criminal offense.

  6. The FLSD is responsible for maintaining the building's emergency communication system. This includes ensuring:

    Answer: The two-way communication system is tested monthly and maintained in working order at all times

    The two-way emergency communication system (fire command station intercom, stairwell phones, areas of refuge intercoms) must be tested monthly and maintained continuously.