Elevator Emergency Operations and Firefighter Service Flashcards

What is the primary purpose of Phase I elevator recall during a fire emergency?

Answer: To automatically return all elevators to a designated recall floor for fire department use

Phase I elevator recall automatically returns elevators to a designated floor so firefighters can access and control them without encountering building occupants.

Which device most commonly triggers automatic Phase I elevator recall?

Answer: Smoke detectors in elevator lobbies, hoistways, or machine rooms

Smoke detectors specifically located in elevator lobbies, hoistways, and machine rooms trigger automatic Phase I recall because these areas directly affect elevator safety.

During Phase I recall, if smoke is detected at the primary recall floor, elevators should travel to:

Answer: A pre-designated alternate recall floor free of smoke

When the primary recall floor is compromised by smoke, elevators automatically divert to a pre-programmed alternate recall floor to ensure a safe, smoke-free landing point.

In Phase II elevator service, who operates the elevator?

Answer: Trained firefighters using a designated fire service key from inside the cab

Phase II elevator service gives firefighters direct in-cab control using a designated fire service key, allowing them to move to any floor without stopping for passengers.

The FLSD's primary responsibility regarding elevators during a fire alarm is to:

Answer: Ensure occupants use stairwells and do not attempt to use elevators

The FLSD must direct all occupants to stairwells and prevent elevator use during any fire alarm, as elevators are not a means of egress and are reserved for fire department operations.

In Phase II firefighter elevator service, the elevator doors will remain open at a floor unless:

Answer: The firefighter inside the cab continuously holds the door close button

In Phase II mode, the firefighter must hold the door close button to keep elevator doors closed; releasing the button causes doors to reopen, ensuring the firefighter retains full manual control.

An elevator that does not respond to Phase I recall activation should be:

Answer: Reported immediately to arriving fire department personnel as a malfunction

A non-responding elevator poses a safety risk and must be reported to arriving firefighters so they have full situational awareness during their operations and occupant searches.