F89 F89 Communication Systems and Emergency Notifications Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of the 'fire warden communication system' separate from the public address system?

Accepted Answer

To allow two-way private communication between the FLSD and individual floor wardens

Answer

The fire warden communication system enables private two-way communication between the FLSD and individual wardens on specific floors, separate from the general public address.

Question 2

How should the FLSD notify occupants when a shelter-in-place order is issued due to a hazardous materials incident outside the building?

Accepted Answer

Use the public address system to instruct occupants to remain inside, close windows, and await further instructions

Answer

For an external hazmat event, the FLSD should use the PA system to instruct occupants to shelter in place, close windows, and wait for official guidance.

Question 3

What information should the FLSD relay to the 911 dispatcher when reporting a building fire?

Accepted Answer

Building address, floor of origin, nature of the fire, and whether injuries are reported

Answer

A complete 911 report includes the building address, specific floor, nature of the fire, and any known injuries to ensure the correct FDNY response is dispatched.

Question 4

Which of the following describes a 'Phase I emergency recall' in relation to elevators?

Accepted Answer

Automatically recalling all elevators to the lobby or a designated floor when the fire alarm activates

Answer

Phase I emergency recall automatically returns all elevators to the lobby or an alternate recall level when a fire alarm activates, removing them from public use.

Question 5

During a fire alarm, the FLSD observes that the fire command panel shows a trouble signal. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

A fault or malfunction in the fire alarm system circuit or component

Answer

A trouble signal on the fire command panel indicates a fault or malfunction in a system component, such as a broken wire or offline detector, which must be investigated and reported.

F89 - Fire and Life Safety Director Practice Test

F89 - Fire and Life Safety Director Practice Test

F89 F89 Communication Systems and Emergency Notifications Questions and Answers 2