Tulsa Fire Department: Elevator Safety Guidelines

Questions and Answers

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

Four

Seven

Six (correct)

Five

What must lobby control record for each group that enters an elevator?

Destination, car, and crew designation (correct)

Time of entry

Number of firefighters

Direction of the stairway

What is the purpose of the 'Call Cancel' button on the elevator control panel?

To stop the elevator immediately

To activate emergency lights

To cancel a selected floor destination (correct)

To communicate with lobby control

What should firefighters have ready when using an elevator due to expected problems?

Forcible entry tools Signup and view all the answers

At what intervals should precautionary stops be made when ascending in an elevator?

Every five floors Signup and view all the answers

At what point is it safe for fire department personnel to exit an elevator on the fire floor?

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

What action should be taken if an elevator car fails to respond to the programming?

Activate the emergency stop button Signup and view all the answers

Which elevator feature should firefighters use that are operated by a fire service key?

Fire Service Feature (Phase I and II) Signup and view all the answers

What should firefighters verify during each precautionary stop?

Location of the nearest exit stairway Signup and view all the answers

What should firefighters do as soon as the elevator car starts moving from the lobby?

Pull the emergency stop button Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Strategic and Tactical Considerations for Elevator Use

Before entering an elevator, firefighters must note the direction of the nearest stairway and its distance.
Maximum of six firefighters are allowed to use an elevator at one time.
Fire department personnel must not exit an elevator on the fire floor until an "Under Control" status has been issued.
Lobby control must record the destination, car, and crew designation of each group entering an elevator.

Elevator Safety Precautions

All crews entering an elevator must wear full PPE and SCBA, carry a portable radio, and have a set of forcible entry tools.
In case of power loss, crews can force their way out of the elevator or radio for assistance.
Only "Fire Service Feature" (Phase I and II) elevators should be used, activated by the fire service key.
Elevator cars manufactured after 1991 must have a "Call Cancel" button on the control panel.

Emergency Procedures

If the wrong floor destination button is pressed, use the "Call Cancel" button to stop the elevator, then press the correct destination button.
Expect problems when using an elevator and have forcible entry tools ready to force the inside door open at the first sign of trouble.
If the elevator begins to move from the lobby, pull the emergency stop button; if it doesn't stop, open the door.
If the elevator stops, push the emergency stop button back in and begin ascent.
During ascent, make precautionary stops every five floors to:
- Verify the elevator is responding to programming.
- Step out and locate the nearest exit stairway.
- Shine a light up the shaft to check for smoke, water, or other hazards.

Description

This quiz covers the Tulsa Fire Department's emergency operating guidelines for elevator safety, including strategic and tactical considerations. Learn about the rules for firefighters when using elevators during emergency responses.