Fire Emergency Procedures Flashcards
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Which class of fire extinguisher is required for electrical equipment fires?
Answer: Class C — for energized electrical equipment
Class C extinguishers use non-conductive agents (CO2, dry chemical, or clean agent) that are safe to use on energized electrical equipment without the risk of electrical shock.
During a fire, a floor warden discovers that the stairwell door on their floor is locked and cannot be opened. The floor warden should:
Answer: Immediately contact the FLSD, direct occupants to the alternate stairwell, and have someone check for a key
A locked stairwell door during fire evacuation is a critical emergency. The floor warden contacts the FLSD immediately, redirects occupants to an alternate stairwell, and attempts to locate a key.
The concept of 'defend in place' in high-rise fire response means:
Answer: Non-fire floors shelter in place rather than evacuating, relying on fire-rated construction for protection
Defend in place means that high-rise buildings are designed with compartmentalization so occupants on non-fire floors are protected by fire-rated construction and can shelter safely while fire is suppressed.
When should a floor warden use their floor warden kit's emergency flashlight?
Answer: During actual emergencies when power failure or smoke reduces visibility in the stairwell
Flashlights in floor warden kits are for actual emergencies when visibility is reduced by power failure or smoke — they should be checked monthly but used when needed during real emergencies.
After FDNY declares 'all clear' and the building is ready for re-occupancy, the FLSD should:
Answer: Conduct a systematic re-entry, check the building for hazards, and brief occupants before they return
Re-entry after FDNY all-clear should be systematic — the FLSD checks for hazards (water damage, compromised structure), briefs floor wardens, and ensures safe re-occupancy before opening the building.
During a fire, smoke begins to infiltrate the floor where occupants are sheltering in place. The FLSD should advise these occupants to:
Answer: Move to an interior room, seal smoke entry points, and call 911 to update their location
When smoke infiltrates a shelter-in-place area, occupants should move deeper into the building interior, seal entry points, and update 911 with their exact location for rescue priority.