Building Safety Procedures Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is the first action to take when a fire alarm system is determined to be out of service?

Contact the fire alarm repair company.

Advise current occupants of the affected area. (correct)

Notify the fire department immediately.

Place an Out Of Service sticker at the entrance.

What should be communicated to occupants if the fire alarm system is left in fire status?

They must stay in place until contacted.

No action is required until further notice.

They should evacuate if the alarm reactivates and call 911. (correct)

The fire department will automatically respond.

What happens if the building’s owner or representative object to placing the Out Of Service sticker?

No sticker shall be placed. (correct)

The fire department is notified immediately.

The sticker is still placed to ensure safety.

The alarm system remains active until inspected.

What information must be included in the email to the Fire Prevention Bureau?

Address, alarm position number, and reason for outage. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if all attempts to reach the building’s owner or representative are unsuccessful?

Request frequent patrols by the On-Duty Police Supervisor. Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for contacting the fire protection company for repairs to the fire alarm system?

The building's owner or designated representative. Signup and view all the answers

If the alarm system is out-of-service, what must occupants be advised regarding emergency notifications?

They need to call 911 for emergencies. Signup and view all the answers

What action is required once the fire alarm system has been identified as out-of-service?

An Out Of Service sticker must be placed at the entrance. Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for giving the emergency evacuation order?

The Incident Commander or Safety Officer Signup and view all the answers

What should the Incident Commander do first in an evacuation procedure?

Activate the alert tone on fire ground frequencies Signup and view all the answers

What should an apparatus operator do to signal an evacuation?

Sound their air horns using a sequence of air horn blasts Signup and view all the answers

If personnel are unaccounted for during an emergency, what procedure should be followed?

Perform a Personnel Accountability Report Signup and view all the answers

What notification must Incident Command make in the event of a fire in a food establishment?

Notify the Will County Health Department Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with food in the establishment after a fire incident?

Discontinue dispensing until approved by the Health Department Signup and view all the answers

What is a required step after performing a Personnel Accountability Report?

Notify Dispatch and those working at the incident Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a part of the emergency evacuation procedures?

Alerting the health authorities Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action taken by the Incident Commander upon receiving a MAYDAY alert?

Confirm the emergency and follow operational response procedures Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a listed circumstance for issuing a MAYDAY emergency?

A firefighter with minor injuries Signup and view all the answers

When activating the emergency button on the radio, how long must the button be held to deactivate it?

5 seconds Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if an emergency button is activated unintentionally?

Provide an 'accidental activation' verbal response Signup and view all the answers

In the event of a non-fire emergency, what is dispatch's initial response?

Send police to the last known location of the affected unit Signup and view all the answers

Which is a reason for the activation of the emergency button?

Life threatening conditions or a physical threat Signup and view all the answers

What is the first action dispatch must take upon receiving a MAYDAY alert?

Inform the Incident Commander of the alert Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for verifying the activation of the emergency button?

The Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

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.