F89 Occupant Safety and Fire Warden Training Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What is the purpose of a 'Areas of Rescue Assistance' (ARA) in a high-rise building?
Answer: A designated space where mobility-impaired occupants wait safely for fire department assistance
An Area of Rescue Assistance is a designated, protected space where mobility-impaired individuals wait for fire department assistance during an emergency evacuation.
Which of the following best describes the 'defend in place' strategy used in certain occupancies?
Answer: Keeping occupants in a protected area of the building rather than evacuating them
Defend in place means keeping occupants sheltered in fire-rated areas of the building rather than evacuating, often used in healthcare facilities or when evacuation poses greater risk.
During warden training, which scenario should be specifically addressed for mobility-impaired occupants?
Answer: Procedures for relocating mobility-impaired occupants to Areas of Rescue Assistance
Warden training must specifically address how to assist mobility-impaired occupants to Areas of Rescue Assistance where they can await fire department help.
What information must the FLSD communicate to fire wardens before each fire drill?
Answer: The objectives of the drill and any special scenarios being tested
The FLSD should brief wardens on the drill objectives and any specific scenarios so they can effectively guide occupants and assess performance.
A fire warden observes an occupant propping open a fire door with a trash can. What is the correct response?
Answer: Remove the obstruction and educate the occupant on fire door requirements
Fire doors must never be propped open as they are critical to containing fire and smoke; the warden should remove the obstruction and inform the occupant.
Which of the following items should be included in fire warden training specific to high-rise buildings?
Answer: Stairwell identification, floor sweeping procedures, and communication with the FLSD
High-rise fire warden training must cover identifying usable stairwells, conducting a thorough floor sweep, and maintaining communication with the FLSD throughout the emergency.