Fire Alarm Systems and Notification Procedures Flashcards
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What is the role of a Fire Guard when an automatic fire suppression system (sprinkler) activates along with the fire alarm?
Answer: Evacuate occupants and notify FDNY immediately
When a sprinkler system activates alongside the fire alarm, the Fire Guard must prioritize evacuating occupants and immediately notifying FDNY of the suppression system discharge.
Which statement about false fire alarms at a place of assembly is CORRECT?
Answer: Every alarm activation must be treated as a real emergency until proven otherwise
Every fire alarm activation must be treated as a genuine emergency; no assumptions of false alarm should be made before evacuation and FDNY notification occur.
A guest tells the Fire Guard they accidentally activated a pull station. What is the correct response?
Answer: Treat the alarm as real, notify FDNY, and complete all required documentation
Regardless of the stated cause, the Fire Guard must notify FDNY and complete all documentation requirements; accidental activations do not exempt the guard from standard protocol.
Where should all fire alarm activations, including false alarms, be recorded?
Answer: In the Fire Guard's logbook with the time, nature, and disposition of the alarm
All fire alarm activations must be recorded in the Fire Guard's logbook, including the time, the nature of the alarm, and the actions taken, regardless of whether a fire was found.
What does it mean when a fire alarm control panel displays an 'alarm' signal versus a 'trouble' signal?
Answer: An alarm signal means fire or smoke is detected; trouble means a system fault exists
An alarm signal indicates that a fire detection device has sensed fire or smoke, while a trouble signal indicates a fault within the system itself that impairs its function.
If a place of assembly's fire alarm system is out of service for maintenance, what additional measure is typically required by NYC Fire Code?
Answer: A fire watch must be established to compensate for the impaired system
When a fire alarm system is out of service, NYC Fire Code requires a fire watch to be established to provide the detection and notification function that the impaired system cannot perform.
What is the maximum time a Fire Guard should take to investigate a fire alarm activation before calling 911?
Answer: No delay — call 911 immediately upon alarm activation
There is no allowable delay — FDNY must be notified by calling 911 immediately upon any fire alarm activation, with investigation occurring simultaneously or after notification.