Emergency Preparedness Flashcards
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An 'area of refuge' in a high-rise building is defined as:
Answer: A fire-rated space where mobility-impaired occupants can wait safely for rescue assistance
Areas of refuge are fire-rated spaces, typically adjacent to stairwells, equipped with two-way communication to the fire command station, where mobility-impaired occupants await FDNY rescue assistance.
The FLSD's emergency contact list should be updated:
Answer: Whenever there is a change in key personnel, tenants, or emergency contacts
The emergency contact list must be updated whenever any changes occur in key personnel, tenant contacts, or utility/service provider contacts — not just on a fixed schedule.
For a high-rise building, the designated 'safe floor' during Phase I elevator recall is typically:
Answer: The ground floor lobby level
The designated recall floor for Phase I elevator recall is typically the ground floor lobby level, where FDNY can take control of elevators for firefighting operations.
During a gas leak in a high-rise building, the FLSD should:
Answer: Evacuate affected areas, avoid activating electrical switches, and call 911 and Con Edison
Gas leaks require evacuation of affected areas, avoiding all electrical switches (which could spark an ignition), calling 911 and Con Edison, and keeping people away from the source.
The FLSD's role during a building power outage is to:
Answer: Ensure emergency lighting activates, account for all occupants, and coordinate with building engineers
During a power outage, the FLSD ensures emergency lighting systems activate, accounts for occupant safety, and coordinates with engineers — evacuation is not automatically required.
Which document must be posted at the fire command station for FDNY reference?
Answer: The approved Fire Safety Plan and floor plans showing fire protection equipment
The approved Fire Safety Plan and floor plans showing the location of all fire protection equipment must be posted at or near the fire command station for FDNY use during emergencies.