FLSD Conducting Training and Drills 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following should be included in a post-drill report submitted after a fire drill in a high-rise building?
- Names of all occupants who evacuated
- Time of drill, floors involved, deficiencies noted, and corrective actions taken (Correct answer)
- Insurance carrier notification and claim number
- FDNY response time and unit numbers
Correct answer: Time of drill, floors involved, deficiencies noted, and corrective actions taken
Post-drill reports must document the date and time, floors involved, any deficiencies observed, and corrective actions planned or taken.
Question 2: An FLSD discovers that several Floor Wardens assigned on the building's fire safety plan have left the company. What must the FLSD do?
- Operate without Floor Wardens until the next scheduled drill
- Designate and train replacement Floor Wardens promptly to maintain the required coverage (Correct answer)
- Notify the FDNY and request a 90-day compliance extension
- Assign the security desk to assume Floor Warden duties temporarily
Correct answer: Designate and train replacement Floor Wardens promptly to maintain the required coverage
The FLSD must ensure adequate Floor Warden coverage at all times by promptly designating and training replacements when vacancies occur.
Question 3: During training, a Floor Warden asks what to do if the stairwell assigned to their floor is blocked by smoke during an actual emergency. What is the correct guidance?
- Proceed through the smoke quickly to reach a lower floor
- Use the elevator to reach the lobby
- Direct occupants to shelter-in-place and notify the FLSD and FDNY immediately (Correct answer)
- Break a window on their floor to signal for help
Correct answer: Direct occupants to shelter-in-place and notify the FLSD and FDNY immediately
If an assigned stairwell is compromised by smoke, Floor Wardens should direct occupants to shelter-in-place, close doors, and immediately communicate with the FLSD and FDNY.
Question 4: When training staff on the use of a portable fire extinguisher, the FLSD should teach the PASS technique. What does the letter 'S' stand for?
- Spray
- Squeeze
- Sweep (Correct answer)
- Secure
Correct answer: Sweep
In the PASS technique, 'S' stands for Sweep — moving the extinguisher nozzle from side to side at the base of the fire.
Question 5: A building's fire safety plan requires that hearing-impaired occupants receive visual notification of alarms. During a drill, the visual strobes on the 10th floor failed to activate. Who is primarily responsible for ensuring this deficiency is corrected?
- The FDNY inspector assigned to the building
- The tenant occupying the 10th floor
- The building owner, with the FLSD documenting and following up on the repair (Correct answer)
- The alarm system manufacturer's service representative
Correct answer: The building owner, with the FLSD documenting and following up on the repair
The building owner is responsible for maintaining fire alarm systems, but the FLSD must document the deficiency and follow up to ensure repairs are completed.
Question 6: What is the correct action for a Floor Warden who encounters an occupant with a mobility impairment during a fire evacuation drill?
- Assist the occupant down the stairwell regardless of the drill scenario
- Direct the occupant to the designated Area of Rescue Assistance and notify the FLSD (Correct answer)
- Instruct the occupant to remain at their workstation until the drill ends
- Call 911 on behalf of the occupant
Correct answer: Direct the occupant to the designated Area of Rescue Assistance and notify the FLSD
Occupants with mobility impairments should be directed to a designated Area of Rescue Assistance, and the FLSD must be notified of their location so FDNY can assist if needed.
Question 7: Which of the following training topics is MOST critical to cover when onboarding a newly appointed Deputy Fire Safety Director?
- How to operate the building's HVAC system
- How to assume FLSD command duties, use the fire command station, and communicate with FDNY (Correct answer)
- Tenant lease terms and building occupancy agreements
- Procedures for issuing work permits to contractors
Correct answer: How to assume FLSD command duties, use the fire command station, and communicate with FDNY
A Deputy FSD must be prepared to assume command duties, operate the fire command station, and effectively coordinate with FDNY, as these are the core emergency responsibilities of the role.
FLSD Conducting Training and Drills 5
Which of the following should be included in a post-drill report submitted after a fire drill in a high-rise building?