ALICE Evacuation Plans 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When evacuating a multi-story building during an ALICE event, which stairwell consideration is most important?
- Use the elevator for speed
- Choose stairwells that lead away from the threat (Correct answer)
- Always use the nearest stairwell regardless of threat location
- Wait for a firefighter to escort you
Correct answer: Choose stairwells that lead away from the threat
During evacuation, you should use stairwells that move you away from the known threat location rather than defaulting to the nearest exit.
Question 2: Which group of individuals requires special consideration when developing an ALICE evacuation plan?
- Employees who work overtime
- Individuals with mobility impairments or disabilities (Correct answer)
- Workers on the ground floor only
- Staff who have not completed ALICE training
Correct answer: Individuals with mobility impairments or disabilities
Evacuation plans must include provisions for individuals with disabilities or mobility impairments who may need assistance or alternative evacuation routes.
Question 3: What does 'rally point' mean in the context of an ALICE evacuation plan?
- A location where police gather to plan response
- A pre-designated safe meeting location away from the building (Correct answer)
- The last room evacuees pass through before exiting
- A point inside the building where survivors regroup
Correct answer: A pre-designated safe meeting location away from the building
A rally point is a pre-designated safe location outside and away from the building where evacuees gather after exiting.
Question 4: During an active threat evacuation, a person encounters a locked exterior door. What is the best ALICE-aligned action?
- Shout for help and wait by the door
- Immediately return to their original room and lock the door
- Quickly redirect to an alternate exit route (Correct answer)
- Break the glass regardless of injury risk
Correct answer: Quickly redirect to an alternate exit route
ALICE training emphasizes proactive movement, so redirecting to a pre-planned alternate exit is the preferred response when a primary exit is blocked.
Question 5: Why should evacuees avoid clustering near the building exterior immediately after exiting?
- It blocks emergency vehicle access only
- They could be in the threat's line of sight or path (Correct answer)
- Standing outside is against ALICE protocol
- Emergency responders need space to set up command
Correct answer: They could be in the threat's line of sight or path
Remaining near the building keeps evacuees potentially visible to or within range of an active threat, so moving to a distant rally point is essential.
Question 6: In ALICE training, who bears primary responsibility for initiating the evacuation decision in a classroom or office?
- Only law enforcement on the scene
- The facility's security guard exclusively
- The individual or group in that room based on available information (Correct answer)
- The building's designated fire warden
Correct answer: The individual or group in that room based on available information
ALICE empowers individuals to make proactive decisions based on their situational awareness rather than waiting for a single authority to direct them.
Question 7: What is the purpose of conducting periodic evacuation drills as part of an ALICE preparedness plan?
- To satisfy insurance requirements only
- To build muscle memory and reduce hesitation during an actual event (Correct answer)
- To identify employees who refuse to participate
- To test the public address system annually
Correct answer: To build muscle memory and reduce hesitation during an actual event
Regular drills help occupants internalize evacuation routes and procedures so they react quickly and decisively under stress during a real threat.
ALICE Evacuation Plans 2
When evacuating a multi-story building during an ALICE event, which stairwell consideration is most important?