3.4 Alarm Activations

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What action should a BCFR unit take when they suspect an alarm activation is a false alarm?

Ignore the call and wait for further instructions.

Immediately cancel the call without response.

Contact the alarm monitoring entity for verification.

Proceed to verify the alarm and make contact with the responsible party. (correct)

What is the role of the Deputy Fire Marshal (DFM) as outlined in the guidelines?

To assist in the verification of false alarms and coordinate with field units. (correct)

To take charge of all alarm activations regardless of situation.

To cancel any alarm response initiated by private citizens.

To operate the Alarm Room for response management.

Under what circumstance can BCFR crews accept a cancellation of an alarm response?

If it comes from a private citizen.

If the alarm monitoring entity confirms a false alarm. (correct)

If there are mechanical issues with the unit.

If the alarm is proven to be false after reaching the scene.

What response code should a district suppression unit use when informed of a false alarm from a citizen?

Code 1. Signup and view all the answers

What responsibility does BCFR have when responding to alarm activations?

To ensure the building is left in a safe condition after response. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the protocol if the district suppression unit is unavailable for an alarm call?

The closest unit responds, or the Commander will respond. Signup and view all the answers

What determines how a unit should respond to an alarm activation?

The Fire Priority Dispatch System (FPDS) assigned to the call. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Alarm Room in the context of alarm activations?

To manage communications between units and alarm monitoring entities. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if an occupancy's fire protection system is found to be non-operational?

A Notice of Hazard should be issued. Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for following up on incidents reported to the Fire Prevention Bureau?

The Fire Prevention Bureau personnel. Signup and view all the answers

In which situation should the Alarm Room be contacted for an AFR Fire Inspector?

If the incident is in the City of Albuquerque’s jurisdiction. Signup and view all the answers

What must be done before accepting a cancellation from a citizen?

Assess the property and contact the responsible party. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an electronic report is not available for an incident?

The fire watch fact sheet will be maintained until collected. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first action the suppression unit takes upon arrival at a building?

Assess the occupancy and identify a responsible party Signup and view all the answers

In the case of a false alarm, what should the officer do if no responsible party can be contacted?

Dispatch a DFM to the scene Signup and view all the answers

What must occur if the fire protection system is out of service and occupants are present?

Evacuate the structure or put it on fire watch Signup and view all the answers

What should an officer do if they cannot reset the alarm?

Acknowledge the alarm and secure the structure Signup and view all the answers

What document must the occupancy’s responsible person sign if they decide to conduct a fire watch?

Fire Watch Fact Sheet Signup and view all the answers

What should the officer notify when they remove the Knox Box key?

Dispatch Signup and view all the answers

What happens after the DFM arrives at the scene?

The suppression unit is released and goes back in service Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions is NOT part of the suppression unit’s responsibilities at an occupancy?

Installing new alarm systems Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Alarm Activations

Bernalillo County Fire and Rescue (BCFR) responds to smoke, fire, and sprinkler alarms.
If an incident is verified as a false alarm by an alarm monitoring entity, BCFR may accept cancellation.
BCFR does not accept cancellations from private citizens.
Suppression units will respond code 1 to verify false alarms.
On arrival, suppression units will assess the occupancy and make contact with a responsible party to identify the problem and confirm a false alarm.
If no responsible party is present, crews will assess the building for signs of fire, smoke, or water flow.
The officer will attempt to have Fire Control contact the responsible party and address any false alarm issues.
The officer should attempt to obtain the key from the Knox Box and advise dispatch that the key has been removed.
The officer will advise dispatch that crews are making entry into the structure and will search the building for any evidence of fire.
The officer should attempt to reset the alarm.
If unable to reset the alarm, the officer should acknowledge the alarm on the panel and re-secure the structure.
The Knox key will be replaced in the box and dispatch advised that the key is re-secured.
If no contact can be made with the responsible party for commercial occupancies and no Knox Box key access is available, a Deputy Fire Marshal (DFM) will be dispatched to the scene.
The suppression unit will be released and placed back in service once the DFM arrives.
The DFM will remain on site until contact is made with the responsible party.
If any fire protection system is not operational and there are occupants in the structure, the structure must be evacuated or put on fire watch.
If the occupant decides to conduct a fire watch, the Fire Department Official will explain fire watch using the "Fire Watch Fact Sheet" and have the occupancy's responsible person sign the Fire Watch Fact Sheet acknowledging the fire code and the expectations of the fire watch.
The department may use an electronic form and signature if available.
The fire department member who issued the fire watch form will notify the Fire Prevention Bureau of the incident address, contact information, and time the business was put on the fire watch.
This may be completed by using the department incident report writing system if available or as directed by the Division Chief of the Fire Prevention Bureau.
If an electronic form was not used in the incident report writing system, the signed fire watch fact sheet will be maintained at the station until a member of the Fire Prevention Bureau picks it up to be filed in the Fire Prevention Bureau office.
All follow-ups will be completed by the Fire Prevention Bureau.
Any occupancy with a fire protection system that is not operational shall be issued a Notice of Hazard.
The issuing fire department member shall notify the Fire Prevention Bureau that a notice of hazard has been issued.
This may be completed by using the department incident report writing system if available or as directed by the Division Chief of the Fire Prevention Bureau.
If the incident is in the City of Albuquerque’s jurisdiction, the Alarm Room will be contacted and a request for an AFR Fire Inspector will be made.
BCFR ensures that every alarm activation is assessed and that the occupancy is left in the safest condition possible.
A cancellation from a citizen will not be taken without first arriving on the scene, assessing the property/situation and making contact with the appropriate occupant/responsible party.
Crews may take cancellations from an alarm monitoring service if they have verified the incident as a false alarm.

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This quiz covers the procedures and protocols followed by Bernalillo County Fire and Rescue regarding alarm activations. Topics include responses to smoke and fire alarms, handling false alarms, and actions taken by suppression units upon arrival. Test your knowledge of these critical procedures to better understand fire response operations.