SIA Door Emergency Procedures

Question 1

What is the primary responsibility of a door supervisor during an emergency evacuation?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the safe and orderly evacuation of all persons from the premises

Answer

During an emergency evacuation, the door supervisor's primary responsibility is the safety of all persons. This includes guiding people to exits, checking areas are clear, assisting those who need help, and directing people to the assembly point.

Question 2

What should a door supervisor do if they discover a fire?

Accepted Answer

Raise the alarm, call the fire service (999), evacuate the area, and only attempt to fight the fire if trained and it is safe to do so

Answer

The priority is: raise the alarm, call 999, evacuate all persons, close doors to contain the fire, and only attempt to fight the fire if it is small, you are trained, and it is safe to do so. Never put yourself at risk.

Question 3

What is an 'assembly point' and why is it important?

Accepted Answer

A pre-designated safe location where evacuated persons gather so everyone can be accounted for

Answer

An assembly point is a pre-determined safe location away from the building where all evacuated persons gather. It allows headcounts to be conducted and ensures nobody re-enters the building.

Question 4

What does the acronym PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

PASS: Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, Sweep from side to side across the base of the fire.

Question 5

What colour is a CO2 fire extinguisher in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Red with a black label

Answer

In the UK, CO2 fire extinguishers have a red body with a black label/band. CO2 extinguishers are suitable for electrical fires and flammable liquid fires.

SIA Door Supervisor Practice Test

SIA Door Supervisor Practice Test

SIA Door Emergency Procedures