F89 Emergency Response Planning 4

Question 1

During a high-rise fire emergency, the Fire and Life Safety Director receives conflicting reports: the fire alarm panel shows activation on floor 12, but a tenant calls reporting smoke on floor 14. What is the correct initial action?

Accepted Answer

Dispatch a fire warden to verify both floors while notifying FDNY of both reports

Answer

The FLSD must treat all reports seriously, dispatching wardens to verify conditions on both floors while immediately notifying FDNY of the conflicting information.

Question 2

A building's emergency action plan must be reviewed and updated at minimum how often under NYC Fire Code requirements?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

NYC Fire Code requires the Emergency Action Plan to be reviewed and updated at least annually to reflect any changes in building occupancy, personnel, or procedures.

Question 3

Which scenario best describes a 'defend in place' strategy during a high-rise fire emergency?

Accepted Answer

Occupants in fire-affected areas evacuate while others shelter in their units or offices

Answer

Defend in place involves selective evacuation of the fire floor and adjacent floors while other occupants remain sheltered, leveraging the building's fire-resistive construction.

Question 4

A fire warden reports that a stairwell on the north side of the building is compromised by smoke. As FLSD, what is your immediate directive?

Accepted Answer

Designate the stairwell as out of service and redirect occupants to alternate means of egress

Answer

A smoke-compromised stairwell must be immediately taken out of service and occupants redirected to safe alternate egress routes to prevent smoke inhalation casualties.

Question 5

What information must the FLSD relay to the FDNY Incident Commander upon their arrival at the building command station?

Accepted Answer

Building occupancy count, fire location, elevator status, and any known occupants requiring assistance

Answer

The FLSD must provide the IC with a comprehensive briefing including fire location, total occupancy, elevator and life safety system status, and locations of occupants needing assistance.

F89 - Fire and Life Safety Director Practice Test

F89 - Fire and Life Safety Director Practice Test

F89 Emergency Response Planning 4