Fire Scene Operations: Elevator with Fire Service Option

Hoffman Estates Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines

Fire Scene Operations - Use of Elevator with Fire Service Option

• Fire Service Option is a feature in an elevator that allows firefighters or authorized personnel to control the elevator from inside the car by locking out hall call buttons.
• Purpose: to enable firefighters to operate the elevator safely and efficiently during emergency situations.

Procedure for Operating Elevator with Fire Service Option

• An elevator with Fire Service Option can be recalled: • Automatically upon actuation of a smoke detector or fire alarm pull station • By operating the key-actuated switch, usually located on the wall adjacent to the elevator at the lobby level
• When the service is actuated, the elevator returns to the lobby non-stop.
• Precautions for firefighters operating an elevator with Fire Service Option: • Place the lobby control switch in the "ON" position to restore the elevator to firefighter use if it returns automatically • Remove the key and place it in the key-actuated switch inside the car, turn it to the "on" position to gain total control from inside the car • Depress the desired floor button on the car's operating panel • Depress and hold the door "close" button until the door is fully closed • After reaching the desired floor, depress and hold the door "open" switch until the door is fully opened

Learn about the Fire Service Option feature in elevators, its purpose, and the procedure for operating it safely during emergency situations.