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After what date was the F-24 certificate of Fitness not recognized. --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------July 31, 2014 How often must this certificate be renewed? ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- --Every 3 years In what types of buildings and occupancies are coordinators of fire safety and alarm systems in homeless shelter required? ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- --Homeless shelters, one-way voice communication systems, or occupied for more tha n fifteen persons for a period of more than 30 days. What is the certificate of occupancy? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Determines the number of occupants authorized to be in the shelter. Alarm Silence Switch ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Silences the building's audible and visual devices after evacuation is complete while the source of the alarm is being investigated.
Building Occupants ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------All persons in the shelter Carbon Monoxide Alarm ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A single or multiple-station alarm responsive to carbon monoxide, containing a build-in initiation sensor, audible sounder (notification device), and power supply (battery or electric with battery backup) and is not connected to a system. Carbon Monoxide Detector ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Device that senses carbon monoxide. It is also connected to the fire alarm control panel. They are required in any building that has fossil (gas and oil) fuel burning equipments. If it is in alarm condition and cannot be reset, this indicates that carbon monoxide is still in the premises. Central Station Company ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Receives alarm signals from a protected premise and retransmits or otherwise reports such alarm signals to the FDNY Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------F-80 Certificate of Fitness holders; also referred to as Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems throughout this study material.
determining the response to emergencies and the level of staffing that is required for their particular building or occupancy. Coordinators of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters/ emergency preparedness plan for the shelter ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------____ must be knowledgeable about the ___. They should be provided with an orientation from the building owner or other on-site personnel familiar with and responsible for the emergency preparedness plan before starting to perform their duties. A copy of the emergency preparedness plan ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------
- must be maintained on the premises in an approved location and it shall be made available at all times to Fire Department representatives immediately upon request. Emergency preparedness plans review and update ---------CORRECT ANSWER------- ----------This must happen as necessitated by changes in staff assignments, use or occupancy of the building or its spaces, or the design and arrangement of the premises, but at a minimum, once a year. An entry must be made in the required log book documenting the review of the plan and indicating the general nature of any updates that are required. Fire Alarm System ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------any system, including any interconnected fire alarm subsystem, of components and circuits arranged to monitor and annunciate the status of fire alarm or supervisory signal-initiating devices.
Fire and Emergency Preparedness (FEP) Staff ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- --The individuals identified in the emergency preparedness plan (also known as the fire safety and evacuation plan or emergency action plan) as responsible for the implementation of such plan. (In a shelter, this will include the Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters, deputy Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters and fire guards) Emergency Preparedness Plan Content 1 ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- The designation of the Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters, by name, certificate number and position at the premises, and other FEP staff, by name and/or position at the premises, and their certificate of fitness numbers Emergency Preparedness Plan Content 2 ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- The name and address of the shelter, the floors that are normally occupied, the approximate number of employees, and the hours of operation Emergency Preparedness Plan Content 3 ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A site plan, floor plan, and riser diagram of the shelter Emergency Preparedness Plan Content 4 ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A building information card for high-rise buildings and occupancies
Emergency Preparedness Plan Content 10 ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- The procedure for coordinating with firefighting, emergency medical service and other emergency response personnel, including notifying those personnel upon their arrival of the location of the emergency, and the staff member(s) responsible for the coordination Emergency Preparedness Plan Content 11 ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- The means for receiving and the procedure for monitoring a public emergency notification system Emergency Preparedness Plan Content 12 ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- The identity and location of CPR-Qualified staff (if CPR-Qualified Staff are available) on the premises, and how to contact them in case of an emergency Emergency Preparedness Plan Content 13 ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Procedures for identifying and assisting shelter occupants who require assistance because of an infirmity, disability or other special need and the staff member(s) responsible for assisting them during a drill or emergency Emergency Preparedness Plan Content 14 ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Since conditions regularly change in shelters and hazards may rapidly develop, the plan should include the procedure for the periodic inspection of the shelter to verify the following conditions, and the staff member(s) responsible for such inspection: a. access to means of egress is unobstructed and unimpeded b. combustible materials and combustible waste have been properly stored or removed from the premises c. decorative vegetation is regularly watered or
otherwise maintained d. "no smoking" signs required by the Fire Code or Rules are posted Emergency Preparedness Plan Content 15 ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- The procedure for the ongoing monitoring of the shelter to verify compliance of the following requirements, and the staff member(s) responsible for monitoring: a. that the premises do not become overcrowded b. that the allowable use of open flames and open flame devices is being conducted properly and safely c. that the prohibition against smoking, where required by the Fire Code or the FDNY rules, is being observed Periodic Inspection ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Shelters shall be subject to periodic fire safety ___ by the Fire Department, including ___ to ensure that the emergency preparedness plan has been prepared and/or implemented in compliance with the requirements of the Fire Code. Coordinators of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters will be responsible for making the emergency preparedness plan immediately available for inspection upon request of any Department representative. Fire Drill ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A training exercise by which building occupants are familiarized with and/or practice the procedures for the safe, orderly and expeditious sheltering in place, in-building relocation, partial evacuation, evacuation, or any combination there of, in the event of a fire, in accordance with the emergency preparedness plan for the premises.
Free Burning Stage of a Fire ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The fully developed stage of a fire. This is the second stage of the three stages of a fire. Generally during this stage the entire room and all of its contents are burning. The fire is still fuel regulated but is rapidly consuming the available fuel. If no efforts are made to extinguish the fire, it will continue to burn until the available fuel and/or oxygen in the area or room has been consumed. Incipient Stage of a Fire ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The growth stage of a fire. This is the first stage of the three stages of a fire. This stage begins at the moment of ignition. During this stage, a fire increases in size from small flames to a full fire that involves an entire room or area. In-Building Relocation ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------the controlled movement of building occupants from an endangered area of a building to an in- building relocation area within the same building in response to a fire or non-fire emergency. In-Building Relocation Area (IBRA) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A designated are in a building to which building occupants may be relocated Manual Fire Alarm Box ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A manually operated device used to initiate an alarm signal.
Non-Fire Emergency ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A biological, chemical or nuclear incident or release; declaration of emergency by a lawful authority; explosion; medical emergency; natural disaster; or other emergency affecting the premises or the safety of building occupants. Non-Fire Emergency Drill ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A training exercise by which building occupants are familiarized with and/or practice the procedures for safe, orderly and expeditious sheltering in place, in-building relocation, partial evacuation or evacuation, or combination thereof, in the event of a non-fire emergency, in accordance with the emergency preparedness plan for the premises. Off-Line ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Those periods of time when a Central Station Company will, at the request of a building owner, not transmit fire alarm signals received from a building to the Fire Department. Fire alarm systems can be taken "off-line" only for Fire Department approved purposes associated with the prevention of unnecessary and unwarranted alarms. One-Way Voice Communication ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------enables the Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters, fire guards, FEP Staff or Fire Department personnel to make announcements from the lobby to building occupants in their apartments, offices, classrooms, or in building stairwells. One way voice communication is a public address system that is capable of making announcements from the fire command center to all parts of
occupant creates, or allows to be created, hazardous conditions in violation of this code or the rules, the occupant shall also be responsible for the abatement of such hazardous conditions. Partial Evacuation ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The emptying of a building of some but no all building occupants in response to a fire or an emergency Phase 1 Emergency Elavator Recall ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Involves using a keyed switch to bring the elevators back to the lobby or sky lobby. This will cause the elevator car to return non-stop and without opening the doors to the lobby or sky lobby. The Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters must be able to perform this Phase II Emergency In-Service Elevator Operation (Phase II) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------involves turning the elevator car switch to the "Firemen Service" position. This results in manual operation of the elevators and overrides any other keyed switch controls and elevator landing call buttons. Elevators on "Firemen Service" will only be operable by a person inside of the elevator car. The doors will only operate when the "door open" button is pressed. The Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters must be able to perform this Shall ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Refers to a requirement of the fire code
Shelter Clients ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------the population that lives in homeless shelters Shelter in Place ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------the precaution of directing building occupants to remain indoors, at their present location, in response to a fire or non-fire emergency. Should ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------refers to policies, procedures and/or best practices recommended by the FDNY, and may not be a codified requirement. Smoke Alarm ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A single or multiple-station alarm responsive to smoke, containing a built-in initiation sensor, audible sounder (notification device), and power supply (battery or electric with battery backup) and is not connected to a system. Smoke Detector ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------An automatic device that senses smoke and is connected to the fire alarm control panel. Smoldering Stage of a Fire ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The decay stage of a fire. This is the third stage in the three stages of a fire. This occurs when the fire has an unlimited supply of fuel but limited oxygen. Visible flames will have
detector placement, improper detector setting for installed location, lack of system maintenance, and control panel malfunction. Voice Communication Capability ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The ability to communicate to the occupants of a building or occupancy, whether by means of a fire alarm system with one-way or two way voice communication or other approved means of communication How many people were estimated to have spent the night in a NYC homeles shelter in 2013. How many were children? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- 45,000. 19,000 children. Responsibilities of Coordinators or Fire Safety and Alarms Systems in Homeless Shelters ensure: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------immediate correction of any fire safety violations and familiarity with emergency preparedness plan Fire summary of homelss shelter in Paris, Texas ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------- ------When: 2009 42 bed shelter 28 men Why: Ignition of table inside the shelter that was piled hight with donated clothing. 20 residents evacuated
Five men were killed The building had no sprinkler system, fire alarms, or smoke detectors. Hadn't been inspected for at least five years. Lessons Learned: Periodic Fire Department inspections should be conducted as required, Excess debris and improper storage is a fire hazards, and Lack of fire prevention devices in the shelter increases the probability of fatal fires Fire summary of homeless shelter in Bronx, NY ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------ -----When: December 7, 2012 and December 9, 2012 Why: Improperly stored mattresses were ignited in two separate incidents only two days apart. Two building occupants tried to use portable fire extinguishers to extinguish the fire but found them empty and inoperable Some of the fire escapes were broken Four adults and two children being seriously injured. Lesson learned: Excess debris and improper storage presents a fire hazard, Lack of a building wide fire alarm system will cause significant delays in implementing a building evacuation, Fire escapes must be inspected to ensure that they are in working order, Fire extinguishers must be visually inspected monthly to ensure that they are in working order. Fire summary of homeless shelter in New York, NY ---------CORRECT ANSWER------- ----------When: August 28, 2012 Complete evacuation Why: Lit cigarette left unattended by a tenant ignited a mattress on the fourth floor. Full description : A homeless shelter in New York City caught fire and required complete evacuation. The fire started when a lit cigarette left
emergency preparedness plan and ability to implement the plan in case of a fire or non-fire emergency Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm system in Homeless Shelters responsibilities 3 - --------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Report to and be fully competent in the operation of the fire alarm control panel. The Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters shall be capable of demonstrating all of the following tasks. Tasks shall include but not be limited to the following, if applicable, depending on the type of fire alarm system: making a public address announcement throughout the building, in the stairway(s), and individual floors, acknowledging signals at the fire alarm control panel, placing the fire alarm system on and off line, communicating with FEP staff using the primary and secondary means of communication designated in the emergency preparedness plan for the building, silencing the fire tones throughout the building after authorization by the FDNY, resetting the fire command center. *Every system may be different and therefore the Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters must evaluate what system exists and what features and components are available in their shelter. Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm system in Homeless Shelters responsibilities 4 - --------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelter must notify arriving emergency response personnel of the nature of the emergency and the response so far, and comply with the directions of the emergency response personnel and/or other lawful authority Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm system in Homeless Shelters responsibilities 5 - --------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Know the location of and how to personally operate all fire alarm systems in the shelter
Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm system in Homeless Shelters responsibilities 6 - --------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Awareness of the inspection, maintenance, and testing schedule for fire alarm systems in the shelter and ensure that the schedules are adhered to Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm system in Homeless Shelters responsibilities 7 - --------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Conduct drills to familiarize building occupants with the fire safety features of the shelter, the exits available, and the proper procedures to follow in case of a fire or non-fire emergency Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm system in Homeless Shelters responsibilities 8 - --------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Conduct staff training and fire and non-fire emergency drills as required by the Fire Code Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm system in Homeless Shelters responsibilities 9 - --------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Coordinators of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters supervise and direct the performance of the duties and responsibilities of the deputy Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters, fire guards and other FEP staff in the shelter. Responsibility of owner of the shelter ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------to designate a competent person to be certified by the Fire Department to act as the Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters Certificate of
