FLSD Fire Protection Training Flashcards

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In 1973 the law enacted to regulate fire protection in high-rise buildings was _________.

Local Law 5

The fire warden must be familiar with all of the following, EXCEPT the:

Fire extinguisher use

Operation of fire command station (correct)

Fire evacuation procedures

Fire alarm systems

Who is responsible to operate the fire command station during an initial fire alarm?

The certified FLS Director

The FLS Director or Deputy FLS Director is required to be on duty in all of the following buildings, EXCEPT:

Class 'B' office buildings with 200 occupants Signup and view all the answers

Which buildings are NOT required to have a fire safety and evacuation plan?

A covered small building that is 25,000 square feet in total floor area Signup and view all the answers

In a Class 'B' office building, who is responsible to carry out the Fire Safety Plan during an emergency or fire in the building?

The FLS Director Signup and view all the answers

In the event of a fire emergency in an R-1 hotel, the CORRECT choice for the FLSD would be ________.

Identify stairways for both occupant evacuation and responding firefighter use Signup and view all the answers

During a fire or emergency, the FLS Director must perform his/her duties from the:

Fire command station Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions must the FLS Director train the Building Evacuation Supervisor to perform during fire emergencies?

Staff the fire command station Signup and view all the answers

Of the following items, which one should fire wardens and deputy fire wardens be familiar with?

All answers are correct Signup and view all the answers

You are the FLS Director on duty when you are notified that there is a fire on the 3rd floor of your building, what is the most correct action for you to take?

Respond to the fire command station and make sure the Fire Department has been notified Signup and view all the answers

When a FLSD is NOT required to be on duty in a Class B building but there are still occupants in the building, there must be at least one person on duty in the building designated as:

Building Evacuation Supervisor Signup and view all the answers

The 35th floor of your building has been divided into 3 separate occupancies each one has 7,000 square feet. How many Floor Wardens are required for the 35th floor?

1 Signup and view all the answers

ACME Insurance Company occupies the 45th floor in your building. The total area is 40,000 square feet. How many Floor Wardens and Deputy Floor Wardens are required?

1 Floor Warden 6 Deputies Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible to train the Fire Brigade, Building Evacuation Supervisor, Floor Warden and Deputy Floor Warden?

FLS Director Signup and view all the answers

During a fire, the job of the Building Evacuation Supervisor is to?

Man the Fire Command Station in the event of a fire after business hours when the FLSD is not required to be on duty Signup and view all the answers

Unless otherwise directed, occupants of a fire floor should be removed to?

The lobby Signup and view all the answers

__________________ is heat transferred by the movement of air or liquid.

Convection Signup and view all the answers

________________ is heat transferred by direct contact.

Conduction Signup and view all the answers

___________________ is heat transferred by heat waves similar to light waves.

Radiation Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Fire Safety Regulations

Local Law 5, enacted in 1973, regulates fire protection in high-rise buildings.

Fire Warden Responsibilities

Fire wardens must not be familiar with the operation of the fire command station.
The FLS Director is responsible for carrying out the Fire Safety Plan in emergencies.

Fire Command Station

During the initial fire alarm, the certified FLS Director operates the fire command station.
The FLS Director must fulfill duties from the fire command station during emergencies.
The Building Evacuation Supervisor must staff the fire command station as trained by the FLS Director.

Occupancy and Training

Class "B" office buildings with 200 occupants on each floor do not require the FLS Director or Deputy to be on duty.
Fire safety and evacuation plans are not required for small buildings under 25,000 square feet.

Emergency Procedures

During a fire in an R-1 hotel, identifying stairways for occupant evacuation and firefighter use is critical.
In an emergency, the FLS Director must respond to the fire command station immediately upon notification.

Supervision and Staffing

A designated Building Evacuation Supervisor must be on duty when the FLS Director is not required in Class B buildings with occupants present.
On the 35th floor, 1 Floor Warden is needed for three separate occupancies, each with 7,000 square feet.
For ACME Insurance Company, which occupies 40,000 square feet, 1 Floor Warden and 6 Deputy Wardens are required.

Fire Brigade Training

The FLS Director is responsible for training the Fire Brigade, Building Evacuation Supervisor, Floor Warden, and Deputy Floor Warden.

Evacuation Protocols

Occupants on a fire floor should be directed to the lobby unless instructed otherwise.
After hours, the Building Evacuation Supervisor mans the fire command station when the FLS Director is not present.

Heat Transfer Methods

Convection involves heat transfer through the movement of air or liquid.
Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact.
Radiation refers to heat transfer through heat waves, similar to light waves.

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards on fire protection laws and responsibilities, specifically focusing on the FLSD training program. These cards cover regulations, key roles, and essential operations related to fire safety in high-rise buildings. Perfect for those involved in fire safety management and training.