FLSD Fire Emergency Procedures 5

Question 1

A tenant calls the fire command station to report smoke coming from under a closed office door on the 8th floor. No alarm has activated. What is the FLSD's first action?

Accepted Answer

Call 9-1-1, initiate investigation, and prepare for possible evacuation

Answer

A report of smoke is a life-safety threat requiring immediate notification of 9-1-1 and preparation for evacuation, even without an alarm activation.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a pre-fire plan for a high-rise building?

Accepted Answer

A document provided to the fire department detailing building layout, hazards, and emergency systems

Answer

A pre-fire plan gives responding firefighters critical information about building layout, occupancy, hazards, and the location of fire protection systems.

Question 3

During a building evacuation, an occupant tells a floor warden they smell natural gas near the stairwell. The floor warden relays this to the FLSD. What is the correct response?

Accepted Answer

Notify the fire department, avoid the stairwell if possible, and select an alternate egress route

Answer

A gas odor is a serious hazard; the fire department must be notified and an alternate egress route used to avoid potential ignition sources.

Question 4

What is the FLSD required to document after every fire drill?

Accepted Answer

Date, time, building areas involved, number of participants, deficiencies noted, and corrective actions

Answer

Drill records must capture comprehensive data including deficiencies and corrective actions to satisfy regulatory requirements and improve future performance.

Question 5

A sprinkler head discharges in an unoccupied storage room on a weekend with no fire detected. What should the on-duty FLSD do first?

Accepted Answer

Investigate the discharge location, notify 9-1-1, and contact building management

Answer

An unexpected sprinkler discharge requires investigation for a potential hidden fire, immediate notification of 9-1-1, and escalation to building management.

FLSD - Fire Life Safety Director Practice Test

FLSD - Fire Life Safety Director Practice Test

FLSD Fire Emergency Procedures 5