FLSD Conducting Training and Drills 5

Question 1

Which of the following should be included in a post-drill report submitted after a fire drill in a high-rise building?

Accepted Answer

Time of drill, floors involved, deficiencies noted, and corrective actions taken

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Designate and train replacement Floor Wardens promptly to maintain the required coverage

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Direct occupants to shelter-in-place and notify the FLSD and FDNY immediately

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Sweep

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

The building owner, with the FLSD documenting and following up on the repair

Answer

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.

FLSD - Fire Life Safety Director Practice Test

FLSD - Fire Life Safety Director Practice Test

FLSD Conducting Training and Drills 5