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What should personnel do if water flow is confirmed during a fire alarm response?
What should personnel do if water flow is confirmed during a fire alarm response?
What is required to be maintained in a Knox Box in buildings with fire alarm systems?
What is required to be maintained in a Knox Box in buildings with fire alarm systems?
What action should be taken if the Knox Box is not functioning properly during an incident?
What action should be taken if the Knox Box is not functioning properly during an incident?
What should the Communication Center be advised of if no building representative is present?
What should the Communication Center be advised of if no building representative is present?
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In the event that the proper keys are not available in the Knox Box during an emergency, what should the Company Officer do?
In the event that the proper keys are not available in the Knox Box during an emergency, what should the Company Officer do?
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What response code should units generally use when dispatched to an automatic fire alarm?
What response code should units generally use when dispatched to an automatic fire alarm?
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Under what circumstance may Company Officers choose to respond with Code 3?
Under what circumstance may Company Officers choose to respond with Code 3?
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What action should responding units take if notified by a business that there is no emergency?
What action should responding units take if notified by a business that there is no emergency?
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How should personnel access a building if the interior is not readily visible from the exterior?
How should personnel access a building if the interior is not readily visible from the exterior?
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What should personnel check for on the alarm annunciator panel?
What should personnel check for on the alarm annunciator panel?
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What is the proper action regarding resetting a fire alarm system after checking for fire conditions?
What is the proper action regarding resetting a fire alarm system after checking for fire conditions?
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What is the correct response code for units dispatched to reported water flow alarms?
What is the correct response code for units dispatched to reported water flow alarms?
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Which of the following actions is NOT part of the arrival procedure for a fire alarm response?
Which of the following actions is NOT part of the arrival procedure for a fire alarm response?
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Study Notes
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue - Standard Operating Guideline (SOG 100-03) - Fire Alarms
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Purpose: Establish procedures for responding to fire alarms.
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Authority: Fire Rescue Administrator
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Scope: Applies to all Emergency Operations personnel.
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Procedure for Response:
- Code 1 Response: Upon dispatch for an automatic fire alarm, units respond code 1.
- Code 3 Discretion: Company Officers can use discretion to respond code 3, based on updated information from the Communications Center.
- Monitoring Company Notification: If the Communications Center is notified by a monitoring company of a false alarm, all responding units should cancel.
- No Emergency Notification: If the Communications Center is notified by a business or homeowner that there is no emergency, responding units continue code 1 verification.
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Arrival Procedure:
- Arrival Report: Provide an arrival report per SOG 210-01.
- Building Inspection: Conduct a building inspection for fire, smoke, or water flow issues.
- Access: Gain building access where possible but forcibly-enter if needed and indicators suggest an actual fire.
- Alarm System Check: Locate and check alarm annunciator panel, pull stations, and smoke detectors for activation.
- Fire Condition Check: Thoroughly search the building to determine fire conditions.
- Alarm System Deactivation: Do not reset a fire alarm system.
Water Flow Alarms Response
- Response Code 3: Respond code 3 to reported water flow alarms.
- Initial Evaluation: Conduct a 360 degree size up and check pressure gauges for water flow.
- Gaining Access: Gain access to interior of the building if water flow is confirmed to investigate the alarm cause.
- Building Access: All buildings must maintain building access keys in a Knox Box.
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Report and Communication: Notify Building Representative or Communication Center of the situation, or silence alarm with notification to Communications Center.
- Notifications to monitoring company is to be made if no representative is available.
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Test your knowledge on the Standard Operating Guidelines for responding to fire alarms as established by Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. This quiz covers procedures, response codes, and communication protocols relevant to all Emergency Operations personnel.
