Questions and Answers
What is the primary purpose of the Elevator Rescue Guidelines?
What is the first step in the procedure when responding to an elevator emergency?
How do firefighters determine the location of the inoperative elevator car?
What is the purpose of the Lockout/Tag-out kit in the elevator rescue procedure?
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What is the second step in attempting to lower the elevator?
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What happens if the first two methods of attempting to lower the elevator fail?
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What is the importance of the 'Fire Service Option' in the elevator rescue procedure?
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What is included in the Forcible Entry Bag used in the elevator rescue procedure?
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What should firefighters do immediately after removing occupants from the car?
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What is a critical precaution when helping occupants out of the car?
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Which of the following actions is recommended for ongoing safety after dealing with the electrical switches?
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In the context of the situation, what role does the hatch play?
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Why is it important for firefighters to contact building maintenance?
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Which aspect should firefighters NOT ignore while helping occupants out of the car?
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What should be done immediately after opening the first keyed elevator floor door above the inoperative car?
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Which safety precaution is specifically mentioned when opening the car door with the palm of your hand?
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How are occupants removed from the car if they cannot be removed through the door opening?
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What is the primary purpose of the 'leap frog' method mentioned in the content?
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Which of the following actions is NOT mentioned in the content as a step to be taken after removing the occupants from the inoperative car?
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What is the purpose of turning the door opening device on top of the car to open the car door?
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What is the first step to be taken before opening the car door after accessing the inoperative car?
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What is the purpose of the attic ladder in this procedure?
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Study Notes
Elevator Rescue Guidelines
- Purpose: To establish guidelines for removing trapped occupants from a malfunctioning elevator car that has stopped and will not operate between floors.
Pre-Elevator Rescue Preparations
- Bring necessary tools:
- Elevator hoist way door key
- Forcible Entry Bag
- Pike pole
- Attic ladder
- Lockout / Tag-out kit
- Flashlight
Elevator Rescue Procedure
- Locate elevator bank on main floor
- Determine location of inoperative car:
- Use position indicator if operative
- Perform visual inspection by opening main floor door with elevator key
- Possible ways to lower elevator:
- Open Chicago key box, use key to activate “Fire Service Option”
- Locate elevator main disconnect, place in "off" position, wait 15 seconds, reset to "on" position, and push call button
- If above fails, lockout / tag-out elevator main disconnect
Removing Trapped Occupants from Elevator
Position No. 1
- Lockout / Tag-out elevator main disconnect
- Open first keyed elevator floor door above floor of inoperative car using hoist way door key
- Open successive doors from inside shaft by progressing up or down floors using pike pole
- Upon opening floor door that exposes inoperative car door mechanism:
- Block floor door open
- Turn door opening device to open car door with palm of hand
- Use attic ladder to remove occupants of car through door opening
- If occupants cannot be removed through door opening, open escape hatch on top of car, place attic ladder into car, and remove occupants
Position No. 2
- Lockout / Tag-out elevator main disconnect
- Open first keyed elevator floor door above inoperative car (may use "leap frog" method)
- Upon opening floor door that exposes inoperative car roof:
- Block floor door open
- Turn door opening device on top of car to open car door with palm of hand
- Have occupants push door roller (release mechanism) and open door
- With two firefighters, help occupants out of car, being careful as the shaft is open
- Upon removing occupants, close doors and leave all electrical switches in "off" position
- Contact building maintenance or leave note for elevator repairman as to what switches have been turned off.
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Description
Standard operating guidelines for the Hoffman Estates Fire Department, outlining procedures for elevator rescue operations. This quiz covers the NIMS compliant protocols for emergency responders.
