23-02 Fire Alarm Activations- No Access Flashcards
What does IC need to confirm after it has been determined that access cannot be gained to occupancy? (3)
- key holder has been notified
- time incident call was reeived by Fire Communications
- confirm est. time of arrival for key holder
What shall personnel perform if access cannot be gained? (2)
- 360
2. thorough check of exterior, using TIC, to ensure no fire/ medical problem exists and determine cause of alarm
How long shall personnel wait from time incident call was received by Fire Commnications for keyholder?
30 minutes
Who has discretion to wait longer for keyholder?
IC
What can status of apparatus be designated as while waiting for keyholder?
“available”
What shall be left on scene if no key-holder responds and personnel have completed checks?
Notice to Rectify (NTR)
Wher shall NTR be left if no key- holder responds?
in a prominent place
What are NTRs issued for residential occupancies?
homeowners information only (shoulld be noted as such)- no follow-up req’d
When should Forcible entry occur? (4)
- there are visible signs of fire
- visible, steady, uninterrupted water flow
- obvious potential for immediate danger to life/ property (strong odour of flammable gas)
- reasonable possibility that medical emergency prompted alarm
Who should be notified of forcible entry?
Fire Control
Whom shall Fire Control notify of forcible entry? (3)
- PRP
- Alarm Monitoring Company
- on-duty Platoon Chief
Whom should schedule a follow-up, within a reasonable time, to visit an occupancy w/ alarm and no key-holder was met? (2)
- on-duty fire personnel or
2. FPO
What are objectives of follow-up meeting? (5)
- update key- holder lists
- ensure issued NTR was received
3, advise owner/ occupant of corrections of system deficiencies
- make owner/ occupant aware of keybox system
- tour premise for familiarization purposes
