F89 F89 Communication Systems and Emergency Notifications Questions and Answers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the purpose of the 'fire warden communication system' separate from the public address system?
- To broadcast emergency announcements to all floors
- To allow two-way private communication between the FLSD and individual floor wardens (Correct answer)
- To automatically dial 911 when activated
- To send automated alerts to building tenants' phones
Correct answer: To allow two-way private communication between the FLSD and individual floor wardens
The fire warden communication system enables private two-way communication between the FLSD and individual wardens on specific floors, separate from the general public address.
Question 2: How should the FLSD notify occupants when a shelter-in-place order is issued due to a hazardous materials incident outside the building?
- Activate the fire alarm and direct everyone to the roof
- Use the public address system to instruct occupants to remain inside, close windows, and await further instructions (Correct answer)
- Initiate a full building evacuation immediately
- Only notify floor wardens via radio and take no further action
Correct answer: Use the public address system to instruct occupants to remain inside, close windows, and await further instructions
For an external hazmat event, the FLSD should use the PA system to instruct occupants to shelter in place, close windows, and wait for official guidance.
Question 3: What information should the FLSD relay to the 911 dispatcher when reporting a building fire?
- Only the building address
- Building address, floor of origin, nature of the fire, and whether injuries are reported (Correct answer)
- Building address and contact number only
- The building owner's name and insurance information
Correct answer: Building address, floor of origin, nature of the fire, and whether injuries are reported
A complete 911 report includes the building address, specific floor, nature of the fire, and any known injuries to ensure the correct FDNY response is dispatched.
Question 4: Which of the following describes a 'Phase I emergency recall' in relation to elevators?
- Calling all maintenance staff to the lobby
- Automatically recalling all elevators to the lobby or a designated floor when the fire alarm activates (Correct answer)
- Locking all elevators in place to prevent use
- Sending one elevator to the fire floor for fire department use
Correct answer: Automatically recalling all elevators to the lobby or a designated floor when the fire alarm activates
Phase I emergency recall automatically returns all elevators to the lobby or an alternate recall level when a fire alarm activates, removing them from public use.
Question 5: During a fire alarm, the FLSD observes that the fire command panel shows a trouble signal. What does this indicate?
- A fire has been confirmed on that zone
- A fault or malfunction in the fire alarm system circuit or component (Correct answer)
- The sprinkler system has activated
- The elevator recall has failed
Correct answer: A fault or malfunction in the fire alarm system circuit or component
A trouble signal on the fire command panel indicates a fault or malfunction in a system component, such as a broken wire or offline detector, which must be investigated and reported.
Question 6: What is the purpose of a 'two-way communication system' required in Areas of Rescue Assistance?
- To allow wardens to communicate with the building's front desk
- To allow mobility-impaired occupants waiting in the area to communicate with the FLSD or fire command (Correct answer)
- To broadcast general PA announcements to the refuge area
- To automatically alert the FDNY of the occupant's location
Correct answer: To allow mobility-impaired occupants waiting in the area to communicate with the FLSD or fire command
Two-way communication systems in ARAs allow mobility-impaired occupants to speak directly with the FLSD or fire command center, so their location and status can be communicated to firefighters.
F89 F89 Communication Systems and Emergency Notifications Questions and Answers 2
What is the purpose of the 'fire warden communication system' separate from the public address system?