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What is the primary purpose of the Fire Service Option in an elevator?
What is the primary purpose of the Fire Service Option in an elevator?
- To lock out or ignore all hall call buttons and give firefighters complete control of the elevator (correct)
- To ensure that all elevators in a building are operational during a fire incident
- To evacuate people from the fire floor
- To allow building occupants to use the elevator during a fire incident
Why should firefighters inspect the elevators in their response districts?
Why should firefighters inspect the elevators in their response districts?
- To test the speed of the elevators
- To check if the elevators are overcrowded
- To determine which elevators have the Fire Service Option and what services they provide (correct)
- To ensure that they know the location of the stairways
What should a firefighter do if they cannot remain with the elevator during a fire incident?
What should a firefighter do if they cannot remain with the elevator during a fire incident?
- Turn the inspection switch inside the car to the 'off' position (correct)
- Leave the elevator unattended
- Shut down the entire elevator system
- Call for backup
Why is it important to exit an elevator at least two floors below the fire floor?
Why is it important to exit an elevator at least two floors below the fire floor?
What should firefighters wear when using an elevator during a fire incident?
What should firefighters wear when using an elevator during a fire incident?
What is a safety tip for firefighters when using an elevator during a fire incident?
What is a safety tip for firefighters when using an elevator during a fire incident?
Why should firefighters check the operation of the Fire Service Option control en route to the fire floor?
Why should firefighters check the operation of the Fire Service Option control en route to the fire floor?
What should firefighters carry with them when using an elevator during a fire incident?
What should firefighters carry with them when using an elevator during a fire incident?
What is the recommended action for firefighters in a building with four stories or less?
What is the recommended action for firefighters in a building with four stories or less?
Which of the following conditions allows the use of elevators by firefighters?
Which of the following conditions allows the use of elevators by firefighters?
In tall buildings, what is the procedure a firefighter should follow to reach a floor near a fire?
In tall buildings, what is the procedure a firefighter should follow to reach a floor near a fire?
What is one of the primary reasons firefighters should avoid using an elevator?
What is one of the primary reasons firefighters should avoid using an elevator?
What happens when a firefighter uses the stairway instead of the elevator in a building with four stories or less?
What happens when a firefighter uses the stairway instead of the elevator in a building with four stories or less?
What is the status of the elevators in a building of four stories or less?
What is the status of the elevators in a building of four stories or less?
What is one advantage of using elevators during fire operations in highrise buildings?
What is one advantage of using elevators during fire operations in highrise buildings?
Under which condition should firefighters avoid using the elevator?
Under which condition should firefighters avoid using the elevator?
What could happen if the elevator is used under normal automatic operations during a fire?
What could happen if the elevator is used under normal automatic operations during a fire?
What should firefighters do to control the elevator during a fire?
What should firefighters do to control the elevator during a fire?
Which of the following is NOT a listed benefit of using elevators during fire operations?
Which of the following is NOT a listed benefit of using elevators during fire operations?
What should firefighters be cautious about regarding electrical equipment in elevators?
What should firefighters be cautious about regarding electrical equipment in elevators?
What is a significant risk of an elevator stalling during a fire situation?
What is a significant risk of an elevator stalling during a fire situation?
Why is controlling the elevator recommended during fire incidents?
Why is controlling the elevator recommended during fire incidents?
Study Notes
Elevator Use During Fires
Advantages of Using Elevators
- Saves time
- Minimizes fatigue
- Keeps crews together
- Allows firefighters to discuss strategy
- Eliminates interference from building occupants
Potential Problems with Elevator Use
- Elevator can suddenly stall due to fire, heat, or water damage to sensitive electrical equipment
- Elevator can be called to the fire floor due to flames or excessive heat contacting hall call buttons
- Poor maintenance or performance record
- Lack of Fire Service Option control
Fire Service Option
- Locks out or ignores all hall call buttons, giving firefighters complete control of the elevator
- Elevator will only go to floors selected from inside the elevator car
- Not all elevators have Fire Service Option
- Fire companies should inspect elevators in their response districts to determine which services they provide
Safety Tips
- Note the location of stairways
- Use an elevator with Fire Service Option
- Wear full protective clothing
- Wear SCBA and make sure it is ready for use
- Don't overcrowd with personnel and equipment
- Don't permit building occupants/employees to ride
- Carry a portable radio
- Carry forcible entry tool(s)
- Check operation of Fire Service Option control enroute to the fire floor
- Exit elevators at least two floors below fire floor
Circumstances to Avoid Elevator Use
- Elevator is not controlled by Fire Service Option control
- Elevator is known to have a poor maintenance or performance record
- Building serves four stories or less
- Fire is reported in or near elevator machine room, hoistway, or pit
- Water is threatening elevator electrical equipment
Alternative Method
- Use both elevator and stairway in very tall buildings
- Take elevator up a number of floors, to at least two floors below the fire, and climb the stairs the rest of the way
- Compromise for firefighters who have strong reservations about using elevators
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This quiz is based on the standard operating guidelines of the Hoffman Estates Fire Department, specifically on elevator use during fires, and is NIMS compliant. It covers the procedures and protocols for firefighters to follow in such situations.
