G-RESE Resetting Alarm/Sprinklers Part 2

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Questions and Answers

What is an example of improper appliance maintenance?

Accumulation of grease around an appliance (correct)

Having a working smoke alarm

Proper disposal of smoker's articles

Having a backup power for life safety systems

What is a condition that would place life at risk?

A building with a working smoke alarm

A building with a full electrical failure

A building with no working smoke alarms (correct)

A building with a history of no fires

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven principles of Life Safety?

Compartmentation

Means of Egress

Fire Protection Systems

Electrical Systems (correct)

What is an indication of a past fire?

Burn marks on a stove surface Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of a full building electrical failure?

Life is placed at risk Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial aspect of evaluating conditions that contribute to the loss of life?

Occupancy of the building Signup and view all the answers

What is a reason to downgrade an emergency response to an address?

Fire alarm testing/maintenance notification in advance Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for isolating the water flow to an activated sprinkler head when the owner/representative is present?

The Owner/Representative Signup and view all the answers

When can an Incident Commander operate a portion of the sprinkler system?

When the Incident Commander has reasonable and probable grounds to believe there is a risk to life or property Signup and view all the answers

What should be used to stop the flow to an activated sprinkler head when possible?

A wooden sprinkler wedge Signup and view all the answers

What should TFS personnel do when responding to an activated sprinkler system?

Make decisions based on the circumstances at the time Signup and view all the answers

When can TFS personnel assist in operating the sprinkler system?

Never, TFS personnel will not assist in operating the sprinkler system Signup and view all the answers

What should be referred to for specifics regarding downgrading responses?

Standard Operating Guideline G-CLEA - Clearing Accidental and False Fire Calls Signup and view all the answers

When can the water flow to an activated sprinkler head be isolated by turning off specific control valves?

When it is not possible to utilize a wedge and the owner/representative is not present Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Incident Commander upon concluding the existence of a risk?

Request the ETA for the owner/representative or service company Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of TFS personnel regarding control valves?

Not to operate control valves when an Owner/Representative is present Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Owner/Representative regarding sprinkler heads?

To maintain the sprinkler system and replace sprinkler heads Signup and view all the answers

What should be done in all circumstances involving the activation of fire protection equipment?

Appropriate notation should be made for the attention of the Fire Prevention Division in Fire RMS Signup and view all the answers

How should the Fire Prevention Division be notified for incidents at which fire alarm and/or sprinkler systems are left in an alarm, activated or non-maintained condition?

Via the Fire RMS Incident Report Signup and view all the answers

What should be added to the Narrative in the Incident or Unit Report?

A Narrative explaining any noted fire prevention deficiencies Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the contact information provided for the Fire Prevention Division?

To request guidance on fire prevention inquiries Signup and view all the answers

What should be done on weekends and during after-hours times for referrals to the Fire Prevention Division?

The District Chief may choose to return to the building in question or delegate the District Chief from another Platoon to do so Signup and view all the answers

What may be used by the Fire Prevention Division in any court proceedings against the property owner?

The observations and notations by the Operations Officers Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an imminent risk of fire?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Downgrading Emergency Responses

Emergency responses to an address may be downgraded by:
- Fire alarm testing/maintenance notification in advance
- Known faults in fire alarm system
- Updated information
Personnel shall refer to Standard Operating Guideline G-CLEA - Clearing Accidental and False Fire Calls for specifics regarding downgrading responses

Sprinkler System

Sprinkler systems shall not be reset by TFS personnel
Incident Commander decisions at a response involving an activated sprinkler system are based on circumstances at the time
If possible, the sprinkler system can be maintained in service using a wooden sprinkler wedge to stop water flow to the activated head
If not possible, the owner/representative is advised to isolate the water flow to the activated head(s) and/or repair the sprinkler system
If the owner/representative is not present, the Incident Commander may isolate the water flow to the activated head(s) by turning off specific control valve(s) under certain conditions
TFS personnel shall not operate the sprinkler system unless there is an imminent fire, life safety, or electrical risk
The Incident Commander shall communicate their assessment to TFS Communications and request an ETA for the owner/representative or service company
TFS personnel shall not replace sprinkler heads, but shall advise the owner/representative of their responsibility to maintain the sprinkler system

Fire Prevention Referrals

For incidents where fire alarm and/or sprinkler systems are left in an alarm, activated, or non-maintained condition, the Fire Prevention Division shall be notified via the Fire RMS Incident Report
The Officer submitting the report shall check the Fire Prevention Notes box and add a narrative explaining any noted fire prevention deficiencies
The Fire Prevention Division can be contacted for inquiries at the respective command numbers
Referrals shall be followed up by Division personnel as assigned by the Officers
Follow-up inspections shall be conducted before or during the next business day

Fire RMS

The Fire Prevention Division may use observations and notations by Operations Officers as evidence in court proceedings against the property owner

Extreme High-Risk Situations

Crews should consider the risk of fire and life safety concerns when evaluating the severity of identified Fire Code contraventions
Factors to consider include:
- Risk of fire due to combustibles, ignition sources, housekeeping issues, and electrical wiring hazards
- Life safety concerns due to occupancy, lack of working smoke alarms, fire protection equipment or fire alarm system shutdown, exiting issues, containment issues, and history of fires
The seven principles of Life Safety are:
- Means of Egress
- Constructions
- Fire Protection Systems
- Fire Detection Systems
- Building Services
- Interior Finish
- Compartmentation

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