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What is the correct procedure for ensuring the doors open in an elevator?
What is the correct procedure for ensuring the doors open in an elevator?
- Press and hold the 'door close' button until doors are ½ closed (correct)
- Select a floor two floors below current location
- Select a floor two floors above current location
- Press and hold the 'door close' button until doors are closed
What is a key consideration for using elevators during emergency operations?
What is a key consideration for using elevators during emergency operations?
- Keeping the elevator car empty
- Using elevators in Phase III only
- Selecting any floor above your current location
- Ensuring there are no more than 2 crews and 2 elevator operators per trip (correct)
When should crews use service elevators during emergency operations?
When should crews use service elevators during emergency operations?
- When possible due to larger size and greater weight capacity (correct)
- When they want to conserve air supply
- When service elevators have a smaller weight capacity
- When full PPE is not available
What is a requirement for crews using service elevators during emergency operations?
What is a requirement for crews using service elevators during emergency operations?
How many crews are allowed per car/trip when utilizing elevators during emergency operations?
How many crews are allowed per car/trip when utilizing elevators during emergency operations?
What should crews do upon arrival at a floor when using the elevator?
What should crews do upon arrival at a floor when using the elevator?
Why must crews remain below the weight capacities of the elevator car?
Why must crews remain below the weight capacities of the elevator car?
What is one benefit of using a service elevator during emergency operations?
What is one benefit of using a service elevator during emergency operations?
What is the purpose of the outlined procedure for elevator use during high-rise firefighting operations?
What is the purpose of the outlined procedure for elevator use during high-rise firefighting operations?
Why is it important for Company Officers to secure a set of keys prior to ascending in a high-rise building?
Why is it important for Company Officers to secure a set of keys prior to ascending in a high-rise building?
What will happen if elevators are in Phase 1 but the FF key is not inserted?
What will happen if elevators are in Phase 1 but the FF key is not inserted?
How can the ability of first-arriving crews to secure and clear elevators impact high-rise incident mitigation?
How can the ability of first-arriving crews to secure and clear elevators impact high-rise incident mitigation?
What initiates Phase 1 for elevator operation during high-rise firefighting operations?
What initiates Phase 1 for elevator operation during high-rise firefighting operations?
Without the FF key, what will happen when trying to operate an elevator during high-rise firefighting operations?
Without the FF key, what will happen when trying to operate an elevator during high-rise firefighting operations?
What should Company Officers do to maximize firefighter safety during high-rise firefighting operations?
What should Company Officers do to maximize firefighter safety during high-rise firefighting operations?
Why should crews anticipate that fire conditions will worsen prior to their arrival on the fire floor in a high-rise building?
Why should crews anticipate that fire conditions will worsen prior to their arrival on the fire floor in a high-rise building?
What must companies ensure before clearing/using the elevators?
What must companies ensure before clearing/using the elevators?
How can the elevator bank be cleared for extended use?
How can the elevator bank be cleared for extended use?
What must be confirmed before using elevators?
What must be confirmed before using elevators?
When can elevators be used after ensuring they are safe for use?
When can elevators be used after ensuring they are safe for use?
What action is required if smoke, fire, or water is noticed in the hoistway?
What action is required if smoke, fire, or water is noticed in the hoistway?
After entering the elevator car and putting it in Phase 2, what test should personnel conduct?
After entering the elevator car and putting it in Phase 2, what test should personnel conduct?
What should crews do if smoke and/or water are present in the elevator hoistway?
What should crews do if smoke and/or water are present in the elevator hoistway?
Why should crews avoid taking an elevator to the top floor of any bank of elevators?
Why should crews avoid taking an elevator to the top floor of any bank of elevators?
What should crews do if an elevator fails to stop at the requested floor?
What should crews do if an elevator fails to stop at the requested floor?
What is the recommended action for initial crews holding elevators on upper floors early in an incident?
What is the recommended action for initial crews holding elevators on upper floors early in an incident?
Who is responsible for securing remaining elevator banks and reporting this information to the Incident Commander?
Who is responsible for securing remaining elevator banks and reporting this information to the Incident Commander?
Why should crews stop at least two floors below the reported fire floor?
Why should crews stop at least two floors below the reported fire floor?
What should be done with the elevator car key switch after returning it to the lobby?
What should be done with the elevator car key switch after returning it to the lobby?
'Elevators should not be 'held' by initial crews on upper floors early in the incident.' What is meant by 'holding' elevators?
'Elevators should not be 'held' by initial crews on upper floors early in the incident.' What is meant by 'holding' elevators?
What should be done if an elevator fails to stop at the requested floor?
What should be done if an elevator fails to stop at the requested floor?
In case of a high-rise fire, what elevators should be used for fire department operations?
In case of a high-rise fire, what elevators should be used for fire department operations?
What should be done if an elevator stops in a high heat area?
What should be done if an elevator stops in a high heat area?
What action should be taken if an elevator is found to be operating improperly?
What action should be taken if an elevator is found to be operating improperly?
When should an elevator mechanic be requested during a high-rise fire?
When should an elevator mechanic be requested during a high-rise fire?
What is the correct protocol if an elevator acts erratically?
What is the correct protocol if an elevator acts erratically?
What should be done if an elevator fails to stop at the requested floor and no 'Emergency Stop' button is available?
What should be done if an elevator fails to stop at the requested floor and no 'Emergency Stop' button is available?
'Mayday' should be considered in what situation related to elevators?
'Mayday' should be considered in what situation related to elevators?
