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What is the first action to take when a fire alarm system is determined to be out of service?
What is the first action to take when a fire alarm system is determined to be out of service?
What should be communicated to occupants if the fire alarm system is left in fire status?
What should be communicated to occupants if the fire alarm system is left in fire status?
What happens if the building’s owner or representative object to placing the Out Of Service sticker?
What happens if the building’s owner or representative object to placing the Out Of Service sticker?
What information must be included in the email to the Fire Prevention Bureau?
What information must be included in the email to the Fire Prevention Bureau?
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What should be done if all attempts to reach the building’s owner or representative are unsuccessful?
What should be done if all attempts to reach the building’s owner or representative are unsuccessful?
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Who is responsible for contacting the fire protection company for repairs to the fire alarm system?
Who is responsible for contacting the fire protection company for repairs to the fire alarm system?
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If the alarm system is out-of-service, what must occupants be advised regarding emergency notifications?
If the alarm system is out-of-service, what must occupants be advised regarding emergency notifications?
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What action is required once the fire alarm system has been identified as out-of-service?
What action is required once the fire alarm system has been identified as out-of-service?
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Who is responsible for giving the emergency evacuation order?
Who is responsible for giving the emergency evacuation order?
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What should the Incident Commander do first in an evacuation procedure?
What should the Incident Commander do first in an evacuation procedure?
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What should an apparatus operator do to signal an evacuation?
What should an apparatus operator do to signal an evacuation?
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If personnel are unaccounted for during an emergency, what procedure should be followed?
If personnel are unaccounted for during an emergency, what procedure should be followed?
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What notification must Incident Command make in the event of a fire in a food establishment?
What notification must Incident Command make in the event of a fire in a food establishment?
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What should be done with food in the establishment after a fire incident?
What should be done with food in the establishment after a fire incident?
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What is a required step after performing a Personnel Accountability Report?
What is a required step after performing a Personnel Accountability Report?
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Which of the following is not a part of the emergency evacuation procedures?
Which of the following is not a part of the emergency evacuation procedures?
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What is the primary action taken by the Incident Commander upon receiving a MAYDAY alert?
What is the primary action taken by the Incident Commander upon receiving a MAYDAY alert?
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Which of the following is NOT a listed circumstance for issuing a MAYDAY emergency?
Which of the following is NOT a listed circumstance for issuing a MAYDAY emergency?
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When activating the emergency button on the radio, how long must the button be held to deactivate it?
When activating the emergency button on the radio, how long must the button be held to deactivate it?
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What should be done if an emergency button is activated unintentionally?
What should be done if an emergency button is activated unintentionally?
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In the event of a non-fire emergency, what is dispatch's initial response?
In the event of a non-fire emergency, what is dispatch's initial response?
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Which is a reason for the activation of the emergency button?
Which is a reason for the activation of the emergency button?
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What is the first action dispatch must take upon receiving a MAYDAY alert?
What is the first action dispatch must take upon receiving a MAYDAY alert?
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Who is responsible for verifying the activation of the emergency button?
Who is responsible for verifying the activation of the emergency button?
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Study Notes
Fire Alarm System Procedures
- Contact building owner or designated representative if the fire alarm system is out-of-service.
- Notify current occupants about the affected area/system and the importance of emergency notifications.
- Inform occupants that the fire department responds only if 911 is called during an alarm system outage.
- If the alarm system reactivates, occupants should evacuate and call 911.
Repair Notifications and Actions
- Owner or representative must engage a fire protection company for prompt repairs to the system.
- An "Out of Service" sticker is placed near the main entrance unless the owner objects.
- Send an email to the Fire Prevention Bureau with building address, alarm position number, and reason for the outage.
Police Involvement
- If unable to reach the owner or representative, request frequent police patrols until notification is possible.
Emergency Situations
- Follow operational response guidelines during a Mayday emergency involving lost, missing, trapped firefighters, or if assistance is needed.
Emergency Button Protocol
- Activate the emergency button on the radio for life-threatening conditions.
- Hold the orange button for 5 seconds to deactivate it.
- Acknowledge accidental activations with a verbal response; otherwise, initiate emergency response.
Emergency Response Procedures
- For fire incidents, the Incident Commander must confirm activation and follow Mayday emergency protocols.
- For non-fire situations, dispatch police to the last known location and inform the Shift Commander.
Emergency Evacuation Protocol
- Evacuation orders are issued by the Incident Commander or Safety Officer.
- Activate alert tone on fire ground frequencies followed by an evacuation message.
- Apparatus Operators signal using air horns in a specific pattern (10 seconds on, 10 seconds off, repeated thrice).
- Conduct Personnel Accountability Reports to ensure all personnel are accounted for during evacuations.
Fire Incidents in Food Establishments
- Notify the Will County Health Department in the event of a fire or suppression activation in food establishments.
- Advise the individual in charge of the establishment to stop food dispensing until health department approval is obtained.
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Test your knowledge on the protocols for notifying building occupants when safety systems are out-of-service. This quiz covers emergency communication and procedures in case of a fire alarm failure. Ensure you understand the responsibilities of the building owner and the importance of occupant awareness.