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What is the recommended action for trapped or overcome occupants?
What is the recommended action for trapped or overcome occupants?
- Ensure main system valve(s) are closed
- Use non-Firefighter's Service elevator to evacuate them
- Assign one fully bunkered firefighter for each car operating in Firefighter’s Service mode (correct)
- Direct them to congregate in the lobby
What is the purpose of silencing the alarm system?
What is the purpose of silencing the alarm system?
- To increase the noise level in the building
- To improve interior communications (correct)
- To activate the fire pump
- To initiate the evacuation process
What action should be taken if unable to start a non-functioning pump in the pump room?
What action should be taken if unable to start a non-functioning pump in the pump room?
- Continue using the non-functioning pump
- Advise command immediately (correct)
- Activate the public address system
- Close the main system valve(s)
When is the use of non-Firefighter’s Service elevator permitted?
When is the use of non-Firefighter’s Service elevator permitted?
What should be done to occupants during an evacuation?
What should be done to occupants during an evacuation?