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In the event of a tornado warning, what is the designated safe sheltering area for Station 23?
In the event of a tornado warning, what is the designated safe sheltering area for Station 23?
- The west bathroom
- The classroom in the basement
- The men's washroom area (correct)
- The basement
According to the provided content, what is the primary responsibility of the Company Officer once evacuation is complete?
According to the provided content, what is the primary responsibility of the Company Officer once evacuation is complete?
- To activate emergency response protocols
- To ensure all personnel are accounted for
- To notify the Shift Commander about the situation and status (correct)
- To assess the damage caused by the emergency
What is the defining characteristic of a 'Shelter Area' as described in the document?
What is the defining characteristic of a 'Shelter Area' as described in the document?
- A room located on the top floor of the building with reinforced concrete walls
- A room located on the ground floor with a reinforced concrete roof and access to an emergency exit
- A room located in the lowest level of the building with no windows and a heavy concrete floor or roof (correct)
- A room with reinforced concrete walls and windows protected by heavy steel shutters
What is the purpose of the 'EXCEPTIONS' section in the document?
What is the purpose of the 'EXCEPTIONS' section in the document?
Based on the information provided, what action is expected of personnel once they are in the designated safe sheltering area?
Based on the information provided, what action is expected of personnel once they are in the designated safe sheltering area?
What is the source of the information regarding the definition of a 'Tornado Warning'?
What is the source of the information regarding the definition of a 'Tornado Warning'?
What is the primary purpose of the Emergency Action Plan established by the Hoffman Estates Fire Department?
What is the primary purpose of the Emergency Action Plan established by the Hoffman Estates Fire Department?
Which of the following is NOT a method of alerting personnel during an emergency?
Which of the following is NOT a method of alerting personnel during an emergency?
Where will personnel assemble after an evacuation during an emergency?
Where will personnel assemble after an evacuation during an emergency?
What should personnel do if they can safely retrieve their firefighting gear during an emergency?
What should personnel do if they can safely retrieve their firefighting gear during an emergency?
What is the procedure if personnel encounter a fire during an emergency?
What is the procedure if personnel encounter a fire during an emergency?
What should be done with the apparatus during an emergency evacuation?
What should be done with the apparatus during an emergency evacuation?
Who is responsible for accounting for personnel after an evacuation?
Who is responsible for accounting for personnel after an evacuation?
Which of the following statements about the safety guidelines is true?
Which of the following statements about the safety guidelines is true?
Study Notes
Emergency Evacuation and Shelter Plan
- Purpose: Establish an Emergency Action Plan for evacuating personnel and providing a safe shelter during an emergency.
Evacuation Procedure
- Personnel are alerted to an emergency through:
- Sounding of the fire alarm
- Public address announcement system
- Verbal announcement
- Northwest Central Dispatch Station alerting
- In an emergency, personnel must evacuate by the nearest available marked exit.
- Portable fire extinguishers are available for employee use to attempt to extinguish the fire before evacuating.
- Assembly will occur in front of the fire station on the apparatus apron or in the rear parking lot, where personnel will be accounted for by the Company Officer.
Safe Sheltering Areas
- Designated safe sheltering areas for extreme weather emergencies (e.g. tornado warnings) are:
- Station 21: West bathroom
- Station 22: Classroom in the basement
- Station 23: Men’s washroom area
- Station 24: Basement
- Personnel must stay in these areas until given an all clear by the Company Officer.
Definitions
- Tornado Warning: A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar, issued by the National Weather Service, with an imminent danger to life and property.
- Shelter Area: A room located in the lowest level of the building, constructed of reinforced concrete, brick, or block with no windows, and with a heavy concrete floor or roof system overhead.
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Create an action plan for evacuating personnel and providing a safe shelter during emergencies. Learn about alert systems and evacuation procedures.
