FST Emergency Response Procedures & Safety Protocols 2

Question 1

During a high-rise building fire, at what floor level should occupants typically shelter-in-place rather than evacuate?

Accepted Answer

Floors more than 2 above or below the fire floor

Answer

High-rise fire protocols generally direct occupants on floors more than two above or below the fire floor to shelter-in-place because stairwells can become smoke-filled during evacuation.

Question 2

Which agency standard governs the minimum requirements for emergency action plans in US workplaces?

Accepted Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38 establishes the minimum requirements for employee emergency action plans, including evacuation procedures and alarm systems.

Question 3

A fire watch is required when a suppression system is impaired for more than how many hours under NFPA 25?

Accepted Answer

4 hours

Answer

NFPA 25 requires a fire watch when a suppression system is out of service for more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period.

Question 4

What is the PRIMARY purpose of a pre-incident plan shared with the fire department?

Accepted Answer

To help firefighters make informed tactical decisions on arrival

Answer

Pre-incident plans give responding firefighters critical building layout, hazard, and utility information so they can make safer and faster tactical decisions.

Question 5

When using the incident command system (ICS), which section is responsible for tracking personnel accountability during an emergency?

Accepted Answer

Operations Section

Answer

Personnel accountability during tactical operations falls under the Operations Section, which manages all field resources and ensures accountability of personnel at the scene.

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FST Emergency Response Procedures & Safety Protocols 2