Emergency Evacuation for Courts Flashcards
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What is the primary reason courthouses use 'areas of rescue assistance' (ARAs) during evacuations?
Answer: To provide a safe waiting location for individuals with mobility impairments until help arrives
ARAs are code-required, fire-rated spaces where individuals who cannot use stairs can wait safely for assistance from emergency responders.
When a judge refuses to vacate the bench during a declared evacuation, a court security specialist should:
Answer: Clearly communicate the life-safety emergency and strongly urge compliance, escalating to law enforcement if necessary
Security personnel must communicate the urgency firmly and, if the judge still refuses, escalate to law enforcement—judicial authority does not supersede life-safety emergencies.
Which element is MOST critical to include in a post-evacuation incident report?
Answer: Time of alarm, actions taken, any missing or injured persons, and lessons learned
An effective incident report must capture the timeline, actions taken, accountability outcomes, and improvement opportunities to enhance future response.
During a courthouse evacuation caused by a suspicious package, which of the following actions is INCORRECT?
Answer: Using two-way radios near the package to coordinate response
Radio transmissions near a suspicious package can trigger certain improvised explosive devices, so radio-free zones must be established around the package.
In the Incident Command System (ICS) used during courthouse emergencies, who is responsible for tracking resource deployment and maintaining situational awareness?
Answer: The Incident Commander (IC)
The Incident Commander has overall responsibility for managing the incident, including tracking resources and maintaining situational awareness across all sections.
A court security specialist notices that an exit door designated in the evacuation plan is locked from the inside due to a security upgrade. The BEST immediate action is to:
Answer: Notify the facility manager and incident commander immediately and identify the nearest alternate exit
A locked emergency exit is a life-safety deficiency that must immediately be escalated to those who can resolve it, and alternate routes must be identified in the interim.
Which factor most significantly affects how quickly a courthouse can be fully evacuated during an emergency?
Answer: The number and width of accessible egress routes and stairwells
Egress capacity—the number, width, and accessibility of exits and stairwells—is the primary physical factor that determines evacuation speed.