F89 Building Evacuation and Drills 5

Question 1

A tenant moves a heavy storage cabinet blocking the corridor path to the fire exit. What is the FSD's authority in this situation?

Accepted Answer

The FSD must direct the tenant to remove the obstruction and document it; notify building management and FDNY if not corrected

Answer

The FSD must direct removal of exit obstructions, document the violation, and escalate to building management and FDNY if the tenant does not comply.

Question 2

During an announced drill, an actual fire alarm activates on a different floor. What should the FSD do?

Accepted Answer

Immediately treat the alarm as a real emergency and respond accordingly

Answer

Any activated fire alarm during a drill must be treated as a real emergency until confirmed otherwise.

Question 3

What is the role of a 'searcher' or 'area warden' distinct from a 'floor warden' in an evacuation plan?

Accepted Answer

The searcher systematically checks restrooms, conference rooms, and other areas for occupants who may not have heard the alarm

Answer

Searchers are assigned to check non-obvious spaces like restrooms and conference rooms to ensure no one is left behind during evacuation.

Question 4

How should a Fire Safety Director handle an occupant with a mobility impairment who cannot use the stairs during an evacuation drill?

Accepted Answer

Direct the occupant to the designated area of rescue assistance and ensure a warden remains with them

Answer

Occupants with mobility impairments should be directed to areas of rescue assistance, where a warden stays with them until FDNY arrives.

Question 5

A floor warden reports that 3 occupants from her floor are unaccounted for after evacuation. What is the FSD's first action?

Accepted Answer

Report the missing persons to the FDNY Incident Commander at the command post

Answer

Missing occupant information must immediately be reported to the FDNY Incident Commander so firefighters can conduct a targeted search.

F89 - Fire and Life Safety Director Practice Test