FLSD Non-Fire Emergency Response 2

Question 1

A significant earthquake occurs while the building is occupied. The FLSD's first priority after shaking stops is to:

Accepted Answer

Conduct a rapid building assessment for structural damage before deciding whether to evacuate

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Immediately evacuate all occupants via stairwells

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Activate the fire alarm to alert all occupants

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Contact the building owner for authorization to evacuate

Question 2

A chemical odor is reported on the 10th floor and several occupants report feeling dizzy. The FLSD should:

Accepted Answer

Evacuate the 10th floor, call 911, and report the symptoms — do not send others to investigate without protection

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Investigate the source personally before calling for help

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Activate the fire alarm for the entire building immediately

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Open all windows on the 10th floor to ventilate the chemical

Question 3

A flood occurs in the basement mechanical room. The FLSD should be concerned about which immediate safety hazard?

Accepted Answer

Electrical panel flooding causing electrocution hazard and potential fire

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Water pressure damage to the standpipe system

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Sprinkler system water supply interruption

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Elevator shaft flooding affecting Phase I recall

Question 4

How should the FLSD handle a report of carbon monoxide (CO) accumulation in a parking garage beneath the building?

Accepted Answer

Evacuate the garage, call 911, and prevent re-entry until FDNY clears the space

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Increase HVAC ventilation to the garage and monitor CO levels

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Use portable CO detectors to identify the source before calling for help

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Notify the building engineer to investigate during the next maintenance window

Question 5

During a water main break causing flooding on multiple floors, the FLSD should prioritize which action?

Accepted Answer

Locating and shutting the main building water supply valve to stop the flooding

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Contacting the building owner before any action

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Calling FDNY to pump out the water

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Evacuating only the floors directly affected by visible water

Question 6

A power outage occurs during business hours. The building's emergency generator does not start. The FLSD should:

Accepted Answer

Verify life safety systems are operational on battery backup and call the generator service company

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Wait 10 minutes before taking any action to allow the generator to auto-start

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Evacuate the building immediately as all safety systems are offline

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Reset the generator manually using the main control panel