Emergency Procedures Flashcards

A gas leak is detected in a building. What is the FIRST action a Fireguard should take?

Answer: Alert occupants, avoid open flames or switches, and evacuate the area

When a gas leak is detected, immediately alert occupants, avoid ignition sources including light switches, and evacuate the affected area before contacting authorities.

What is the primary purpose of maintaining a Fire Command Station (FCS) in a high-rise building during an emergency?

Answer: To serve as a communication and coordination hub for firefighting operations

The Fire Command Station is the central point for communicating with the fire department, managing alarms, and coordinating emergency response throughout the building.

Under NYC regulations, how often must a Fireguard conduct rounds during an impaired fire protection system?

Answer: Every 30 minutes

When a fire protection system (sprinkler or alarm) is impaired, FDNY regulations require the Fireguard to conduct rounds every 30 minutes to compensate for the reduced protection.

A building's fire alarm panel shows a 'trouble' signal. What does this typically indicate?

Answer: A component of the fire alarm system is malfunctioning or disconnected

A 'trouble' signal indicates a fault within the fire alarm system itself, such as a disconnected detector or wiring issue, requiring immediate notification to the alarm company and building management.

When should a Fireguard use a portable fire extinguisher?

Answer: Only on small, contained fires when evacuation has already been initiated

A Fireguard should only use a portable extinguisher on a small, incipient-stage fire after evacuation of the immediate area has been initiated and 911 has been called.

In a high-rise fire, elevators should NOT be used by evacuating occupants because:

Answer: Elevators can malfunction, open on the fire floor, or fill with smoke

During a fire, elevators may be recalled to the fire floor, lose power, or fill with smoke, making them dangerous for evacuating occupants.

What does PASS stand for when operating a fire extinguisher?

Answer: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side — the standard technique for portable extinguisher use.