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Emergency Preparedness Flashcards

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  1. During a high-rise fire emergency, which floor(s) should be evacuated FIRST according to standard FLSD protocols?

    Answer: The fire floor and the two floors immediately above it

    Standard high-rise evacuation protocol prioritizes the fire floor and the two floors directly above it due to upward smoke travel.

  2. A Fire Life Safety Director receives a report of a suspected gas leak in the basement. What is the FIRST action to take?

    Answer: Call 911 and notify building occupants to avoid the area

    The immediate priority is calling 911 and keeping occupants away from the hazard area while awaiting emergency responders.

  3. What does the term 'defend in place' mean in emergency preparedness for a high-rise building?

    Answer: Occupants remain in their units or floor areas rather than evacuating

    Defend in place is a strategy where occupants stay in a protected area, often used in high-rises and healthcare facilities where evacuation is more dangerous.

  4. Under NYC Fire Code, how often must a Fire Life Safety Director conduct fire drills in a high-rise office building?

    Answer: Twice per year

    NYC Fire Code requires high-rise office buildings to conduct fire drills at least twice per year.

  5. Which document outlines the specific roles, responsibilities, and procedures for building staff during an emergency in a high-rise?

    Answer: Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan

    The Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan is the required document that details staff roles, evacuation procedures, and emergency protocols for the building.

  6. A tenant reports that a corridor door equipped with a magnetic hold-open device is remaining open after the fire alarm activates. What should the FLSD do?

    Answer: Manually close the door and report the malfunction for immediate repair

    Fire corridor doors must close upon alarm activation; a malfunctioning hold-open device is a code violation requiring immediate manual closure and repair.

  7. What is the primary purpose of a building's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) as it relates to FLSD duties?

    Answer: To provide a written guide for coordinated emergency response and evacuation procedures

    The EAP serves as the authoritative written guide ensuring all staff and occupants respond in a coordinated, pre-planned manner during emergencies.