FLSD Emergency Preparedness 2

Question 1

An 'area of refuge' in a high-rise building is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A fire-rated space where mobility-impaired occupants can wait safely for rescue assistance

Answer

Areas of refuge are fire-rated spaces, typically adjacent to stairwells, equipped with two-way communication to the fire command station, where mobility-impaired occupants await FDNY rescue assistance.

Question 2

The FLSD's emergency contact list should be updated:

Accepted Answer

Whenever there is a change in key personnel, tenants, or emergency contacts

Answer

The emergency contact list must be updated whenever any changes occur in key personnel, tenant contacts, or utility/service provider contacts — not just on a fixed schedule.

Question 3

For a high-rise building, the designated 'safe floor' during Phase I elevator recall is typically:

Accepted Answer

The ground floor lobby level

Answer

The designated recall floor for Phase I elevator recall is typically the ground floor lobby level, where FDNY can take control of elevators for firefighting operations.

Question 4

During a gas leak in a high-rise building, the FLSD should:

Accepted Answer

Evacuate affected areas, avoid activating electrical switches, and call 911 and Con Edison

Answer

Gas leaks require evacuation of affected areas, avoiding all electrical switches (which could spark an ignition), calling 911 and Con Edison, and keeping people away from the source.

Question 5

The FLSD's role during a building power outage is to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure emergency lighting activates, account for all occupants, and coordinate with building engineers

Answer

During a power outage, the FLSD ensures emergency lighting systems activate, accounts for occupant safety, and coordinates with engineers — evacuation is not automatically required.

FLSD - Fire Life Safety Director Practice Test

FLSD - Fire Life Safety Director Practice Test

FLSD Emergency Preparedness 2