F89 Non-Fire Emergencies 5

Question 1

During an active shooter event, which guidance does the Department of Homeland Security recommend occupants follow?

Accepted Answer

Run, Hide, Fight — in that order of preference

Answer

DHS's 'Run, Hide, Fight' framework prioritizes evacuation, then barricading, and only as a last resort physical confrontation.

Question 2

A violent altercation has broken out in a building common area. After calling 911, the FLSD should:

Accepted Answer

Clear bystanders from the area and secure the perimeter until police arrive

Answer

The FLSD's role is to protect other occupants and preserve the scene without physically intervening, which is law enforcement's responsibility.

Question 3

When a severe weather warning (tornado watch) is issued for the building's location, the FLSD should:

Accepted Answer

Review shelter-in-place procedures, identify interior shelter areas, and monitor weather updates

Answer

A watch means conditions are favorable for a tornado, so the FLSD should prepare shelter areas and monitor alerts before a warning is issued.

Question 4

An occupant experiences a seizure in the building. What is the FLSD's correct guidance to staff assisting the person?

Accepted Answer

Clear the area around the person, cushion their head, and call 911

Answer

First aid for seizures involves protecting the person from surroundings and calling EMS; restraining or placing objects in the mouth can cause harm.

Question 5

The building receives a written threat targeting a specific floor. The FLSD decides on a partial evacuation. Which group should be evacuated FIRST?

Accepted Answer

The threatened floor and the floors immediately above and below it

Answer

Standard partial evacuation protocol clears the threatened floor plus adjacent floors to account for blast or threat overspill.

F89 - Fire and Life Safety Director Practice Test