EOG 300 pg 44-47- Elevator Operations

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What should firefighters be prepared to do when smoke enters the elevator?

Wait for orders from the incident commander

Evacuate the building immediately

Deactivate the elevator system

Don their face pieces and move to the nearest stairway (correct)

What is the purpose of the 'Hold' function in the elevator?

To ensure later arriving units can use the car (correct)

To prevent the elevator from moving

To keep the doors open for longer

To allow for safe entry of all personnel

Which statement best describes the role of the assigned firefighter in the elevator?

To operate the elevator car for efficient use by units (correct)

To ensure personal safety without operating the equipment

To keep the elevator car in standby mode

To monitor the fire conditions from the elevator

Why is pre-incident planning emphasized in elevator operation?

To understand how to use keys with various elevators Signup and view all the answers

What action should firefighters avoid when handling the elevator doors?

Standing in the car doorway to hold the elevator Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary reason for not using elevators during a fire emergency?

Elevators can malfunction and expose passengers to fire hazards. Signup and view all the answers

Where must Knox boxes be located in buildings lacking 24-hour on-site security?

In the elevator lobby or outside the building. Signup and view all the answers

What function does Fire Service Phase I serve for elevators?

It takes elevators out of normal operation and returns them to a predestined landing. Signup and view all the answers

Which keying action can be performed to reset elevators to normal service after alarms are cleared?

Key to 'BYPASS' and then 'OFF'. Signup and view all the answers

In what situation can the 'BYPASS' key position be used?

To return the elevator to normal service after clearing alarms. Signup and view all the answers

What type of keys should be found in the Knox box according to the guidelines?

Keys to the elevator, building and elevator mechanical room Signup and view all the answers

What year did all elevators mandate a “call cancel” button on the cars control panel?

1991 Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the activation of Fire Service Phase I via a smoke detector?

Elevators are instructed to return to a pre-determined landing. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of firefighters allowed to use an elevator at one time?

Six Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can fire department personnel exit an elevator on the fire floor?

Only after an 'Under Control' has been issued Signup and view all the answers

What feature must elevators manufactured after 1991 include?

Call Cancel button Signup and view all the answers

What should firefighters do if an elevator loses power?

Force their way out or radio for help Signup and view all the answers

Why should firefighters avoid ascending directly to the floor two floors below the fire?

To verify the nearest exit stairway, assess the elevator's response and light to be shown up the shaft to check for smoke, water etc Signup and view all the answers

What is one action firefighters should take as soon as the elevator begins to move from the lobby?

Push the emergency stop button Signup and view all the answers

What equipment must all crews entering an elevator be equipped with?

Full PPE, SCBA, portable radio, forcible entry tools Signup and view all the answers

What should firefighters do at the first sign of trouble when using an elevator?

Force the inside door open Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for Phase II operation to be activated?

The elevator must already be in Phase I operation. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the Phase II switch is keyed to 'HOLD'?

The elevator doors will open and remain open at that floor. Signup and view all the answers

Which condition allows the Investigation Group to use elevators during business fire alarms?

The fire alarm panel does not show multiple trips Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for the company officer after removing the elevator service keys for business fire alarms?

They should relay the details to the Incident Commander. Signup and view all the answers

In which situation is elevator use considered appropriate during a working fire?

When the IC or Operations declare it safe for use. Signup and view all the answers

Where should firefighters avoid taking an elevator during a fire situation?

Top floor served by any bank of elevators or to a floor where a partial stairwell terminates Signup and view all the answers

What should be checked before using the elevator during a fire?

If heat or fire has damaged the elevator hoist mechanism. Signup and view all the answers

What must responders do if smoke is reported on multiple floors when using an elevator?

Get off the elevator at least two floors below the reported smoke. Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a way to accurately determine the fire floor?

Talking with the building engineer Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a condition where the investigation group can use the elevator for a business alarm?

The elevator is responding to call cancel Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Elevator Operations at Working Fires

Elevators can pose serious risks during fires, including malfunctioning and exposure to fire, smoke, or superheated gases.
Specific precautions and procedures must be followed to ensure firefighter safety when utilizing elevators at fires.

Knox Box Requirements

Knox boxes must be installed in buildings lacking 24-hour on-site security, located in the elevator lobby or outside the building.
Required contents include elevator fire service keys and access keys to the building's interior, potentially including keys to the elevator mechanical room.

Fire Service Phase I

Phase I is activated via a key at the hall station switch or automatically by smoke detectors.
This phase secures the elevator, returning it to a predetermined landing and locking it to prevent normal use during a fire.

Fire Service Phase II

Activation requires Phase I to be engaged; it allows elevator operation exclusively from the car station.
The hall call buttons are disabled; the "HOLD" function can keep the car at a selected floor while open, preventing accidental movement.

Conditions for Business Fire Alarms

Investigative teams may use elevators if the fire alarm panel has no multiple trips and they are trained in elevator operations.
report the elevator car number, using companies, and the destination floor to the Incident Commander (IC).

Safety Protocols for Working Fires

The Incident Commander (IC) may allow elevator use during working fires, subject to strict safety protocols.
Avoid upper floors and ensure the elevator shaft is checked for smoke/fire damage before use.
Verify the fire floor through observation or inquiries; exit the elevator at least two floors below smoke reports.
Walk up if the fire is within five floors of the elevator lobby.

Operations Before Elevator Use

Note the stairway location and distance before entering and limit elevator usage to six firefighters at a time.
Exit the elevator if an "Under Control" signal has not been issued; lobby control should log all elevator usage details.
Firefighters must wear full PPE and have SCBA, portable radios, and forcible entry tools.

Elevator Features and Emergency Protocols

Only use Fire Service Feature elevators, equipped with "Call Cancel" buttons allowing immediate stopping before reaching a selected floor.
In emergencies, have forcible entry tools ready to access the car doors.
Utilize emergency stop buttons and perform precautionary stops every five floors to verify elevator function and stairway locations.

Arrival at Destination

Upon reaching the destination, prepare to don face pieces and move towards the nearest stairway if smoke enters the car.
Do not block the elevator doors; instead, use the hold function to secure the car while exiting.
Designate a firefighter to operate the elevator for the efficient use of resources by later arriving units.
Familiarize crew members with elevator operations and pre-incident planning to enhance response effectiveness.

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This quiz focuses on the strategic and tactical considerations for elevator operations during working fires as outlined in the Tulsa Fire Department guidelines. Participants will learn about the risks and precautions necessary to ensure firefighter safety when using elevators in emergency situations.