F04 Emergency and Evacuation Procedures 2

Question 1

When a fire alarm activates in a high-rise building, what is the FIRST action a staff warden should take?

Accepted Answer

Account for all occupants on their assigned floor

Answer

The staff warden's first duty upon alarm activation is to account for all occupants on their assigned floor before directing evacuation.

Question 2

During a partial building evacuation, which floors are typically required to evacuate first?

Accepted Answer

The fire floor, the floor above, and the floor below

Answer

Standard evacuation protocol requires the fire floor plus the floors immediately above and below to evacuate first due to direct risk.

Question 3

A mobility-impaired occupant cannot use the stairwell during an emergency. What is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

Move them to an area of rescue assistance and notify FDNY

Answer

Mobility-impaired occupants should be moved to a designated area of rescue assistance and their location must be communicated to responding FDNY personnel.

Question 4

Under NYC Fire Code, how often must fire drills be conducted in high-rise office buildings?

Accepted Answer

Twice per year

Answer

NYC Fire Code requires high-rise office buildings to conduct fire drills at least twice per year.

Question 5

Which of the following is the correct use of elevators during a fire emergency in a high-rise building?

Accepted Answer

Elevators are reserved for FDNY use and for moving mobility-impaired occupants under supervision

Answer

During fire emergencies, elevators are taken out of normal service and reserved for FDNY firefighting operations and supervised assistance to mobility-impaired persons.

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F04 Emergency and Evacuation Procedures 2