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What must be done to the elevator switch before assisting passengers?
What must be done to the elevator switch before assisting passengers?
- Leave it in its current position
- Remove the elevator switch cover
- Switch it to the ‘ON’ position
- Place it in the ‘STOP’ position (correct)
Which of the following is not a required safety measure for passengers entering a hoist way?
Which of the following is not a required safety measure for passengers entering a hoist way?
- Wearing a safety harness
- Wearing a helmet
- Using a ladder strap (correct)
- Being monitored by Fire Rescue personnel
What should be done after securing all passengers from the elevator car?
What should be done after securing all passengers from the elevator car?
- Immediately notify the media about the rescue
- Secure the roof hatch before leaving the hoist way (correct)
- Cut the power to the elevator for safety
- Leave the hoist way open for ventilation
What is the primary role of Special Operations in elevator rescue scenarios?
What is the primary role of Special Operations in elevator rescue scenarios?
What should be done with the anchoring rope after assisting passengers out of the elevator car?
What should be done with the anchoring rope after assisting passengers out of the elevator car?
What is a common cause of elevator fatalities related to hoist ways?
What is a common cause of elevator fatalities related to hoist ways?
What is the suggested method for passenger evacuation from an elevator car?
What is the suggested method for passenger evacuation from an elevator car?
What actions should be taken when terminating the scene of an elevator incident?
What actions should be taken when terminating the scene of an elevator incident?
What is the first step when responding to an elevator incident involving passengers?
What is the first step when responding to an elevator incident involving passengers?
Which method should be used to verify the functioning of the elevator car during an incident?
Which method should be used to verify the functioning of the elevator car during an incident?
What is an important safety precaution for passengers during an elevator incident?
What is an important safety precaution for passengers during an elevator incident?
How should rescuers assess the situation when passengers are trapped in an elevator?
How should rescuers assess the situation when passengers are trapped in an elevator?
What communication method is recommended to reassure and inform passengers during an elevator incident?
What communication method is recommended to reassure and inform passengers during an elevator incident?
Which action should be taken to ensure the safety of the elevator during a rescue operation?
Which action should be taken to ensure the safety of the elevator during a rescue operation?
What is a key factor in clearly identifying a malfunctioning elevator?
What is a key factor in clearly identifying a malfunctioning elevator?
When conducting a rescue, why is it important to maintain communication with the passengers?
When conducting a rescue, why is it important to maintain communication with the passengers?
What is the primary purpose of using Lockout/Tagout devices during elevator rescue operations?
What is the primary purpose of using Lockout/Tagout devices during elevator rescue operations?
Which method is advised for ensuring the elevator power is turned off before proceeding with a rescue?
Which method is advised for ensuring the elevator power is turned off before proceeding with a rescue?
What should be done after all passengers have been safely removed from a stalled elevator car?
What should be done after all passengers have been safely removed from a stalled elevator car?
When considering removing passengers through the roof hatch of a stalled elevator car, what is recommended to enhance safety?
When considering removing passengers through the roof hatch of a stalled elevator car, what is recommended to enhance safety?
In an elevator rescue operation, who is preferable to act as the anchor point for securing the rope?
In an elevator rescue operation, who is preferable to act as the anchor point for securing the rope?
What minimum equipment is specified for all Fire Rescue personnel entering a hoist way during an elevator incident?
What minimum equipment is specified for all Fire Rescue personnel entering a hoist way during an elevator incident?
What is the recommended height that a ladder should extend above the landing during an elevator rescue?
What is the recommended height that a ladder should extend above the landing during an elevator rescue?
What type of ladder is generally sufficient for extending from a landing above to the stalled elevator car?
What type of ladder is generally sufficient for extending from a landing above to the stalled elevator car?
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Study Notes
Elevator Emergency Response Procedures
- Engage bystanders and building personnel for information about passengers in an elevator.
- Inspect the hoist way by using a light and checking the elevator machine room if applicable, while ensuring safety measures are adhered to.
- Maintain communication with passengers through voice contact, elevator phones, or cell phones.
- Assess the passengers' situation by determining their numbers, medical status, and providing emergency care instructions as necessary.
- Reassure passengers about their safety and the measures being taken to resolve the situation.
- Instruct passengers not to exit the elevator until directed by trained personnel.
- Identify the malfunctioning elevator by checking call buttons and ensuring that the elevator car door is properly closed.
- Unlock the roof hatch if required and use a ladder to access the elevator car, ensuring safety equipment such as harnesses and helmets are utilized.
- Secure the anchoring rope to a fixed point when assisting passengers, maintaining strict safety protocols.
- Process for assisting passengers out of the elevator requires precise, one-at-a-time movement to maintain safety.
- Ensure the roof hatch is secured and hoist way doors closed after passenger evacuation.
Rescue Operations
- Evaluate the risks when planning a rescue operation from one stalled elevator car to another functional one; this is complex and should be a last resort.
- Secure hoist way openings to prevent falls, which are common causes of elevator-related fatalities.
- Passengers leaving an elevator must be equipped with a safety harness, monitored closely by rescue personnel.
- Shut off power to the malfunctioning elevator and surrounding elevators to ensure safety before performing rescues.
- Use a ladder to access the top of the stalled elevator car, ensuring it extends at least three feet above the landing for safe exit procedures.
Safety Measures
- All Fire Rescue personnel must wear safety gear including helmets and gloves.
- A thorough risk analysis should guide decisions regarding the extraction of passengers, especially when the elevator car is far from a landing.
- Communicate effectively with all team members involved in the operation, especially those managing power to the elevator system.
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