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Emergency Response Procedures & Safety Protocols Flashcards

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  1. Which condition describes a backdraft event?

    Answer: Explosive ignition when oxygen is introduced to an oxygen-depleted smoldering fire

    Backdraft occurs when oxygen is suddenly introduced — such as by opening a door — to a smoldering, oxygen-depleted fire, causing rapid explosive combustion.

  2. Under NFPA 72, audible fire alarm notification appliances in occupiable spaces must produce a sound level of at least how many dB above ambient noise?

    Answer: 15 dB

    NFPA 72 requires audible notification appliances to produce a sound level at least 15 dB above the average ambient sound level to ensure occupants can hear the alarm.

  3. What is the correct method for controlling a flammable liquid (Class B) fire with a dry chemical extinguisher?

    Answer: Sweep the agent from side to side across the base of the fire

    For Class B fires, the correct technique is to sweep the dry chemical agent from side to side at the base of the flames to knock down and smother the fire.

  4. An Area of Rescue Assistance (ARA) is required by the IBC primarily for:

    Answer: Providing a safe waiting location for mobility-impaired occupants unable to use stairs

    An Area of Rescue Assistance is a fire-rated space near a stairwell where mobility-impaired occupants can wait safely and communicate with emergency responders.

  5. Which protocol requires employers to maintain an accurate count of personnel after emergency evacuation?

    Answer: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38 Emergency Action Plan

    OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38 requires emergency action plans to include procedures for accounting for all employees after evacuation is completed.

  6. What does the acronym IDLH stand for in hazardous atmosphere assessment?

    Answer: Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health

    IDLH — Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health — is the concentration of an airborne contaminant that poses an immediate threat to life or could impair escape.

  7. During a post-emergency building re-entry, who has the authority to authorize occupants to return to a building after a fire?

    Answer: The incident commander or authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)

    Re-entry authorization rests with the incident commander or the AHJ, who must confirm the structure is safe and hazards have been mitigated before allowing occupants back.