FLSD Active Shooter Medical Emergencies 3

Question 1

The term 'RACE' in building emergency response stands for:

Accepted Answer

Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish

Answer

RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish — the sequence of actions for responding to a fire or emergency.

Question 2

A person collapses in the building lobby and is unresponsive. The FLSD should first:

Accepted Answer

Call 911, send someone for an AED, and begin CPR if trained

Answer

The correct sequence is to call 911, retrieve the AED, and begin CPR if trained — these steps can happen simultaneously with proper staff coordination.

Question 3

During an active shooter drill, the 'Run, Hide, Fight' protocol instructs occupants to fight as a last resort when:

Accepted Answer

Evacuation and hiding are not possible and their life is in imminent danger

Answer

Fighting the shooter is only appropriate as an absolute last resort when evacuation and sheltering are impossible and the occupant's life is in immediate danger.

Question 4

A bomb threat is received by telephone at the building. The FLSD should:

Accepted Answer

Keep the caller on the line as long as possible, note details, then call NYPD

Answer

The FLSD or staff receiving a bomb threat should keep the caller talking to gather information (location, time, type of bomb), then immediately notify NYPD.

Question 5

Which agency has primary jurisdiction over medical emergencies in NYC high-rise buildings?

Accepted Answer

FDNY EMS (Emergency Medical Services)

Answer

FDNY EMS has primary jurisdiction over medical emergencies. The FLSD facilitates their response by controlling elevators and providing location information.

FLSD - Fire Life Safety Director Practice Test

FLSD - Fire Life Safety Director Practice Test

FLSD Active Shooter Medical Emergencies 3