3-85 BARRIER FREE SCHOOLS

Question 0

The dispatcher shall provide a TL on the 1st alarm for these schools. In this assignment the dispatcher

Answer 0

Would not substitute but would add a 3rd ladder (TL) if the 1st two ladders which would be assigned are not so equipped

Question 1

Need for Tower Ladder

Answer 1

On 1st alarm assignment

Question 2

Administrative units shall

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Not issue a VO for non-compliance with FP Directive 2-84

Question 3

FP Directive 2-84 requires school principals to

Answer 3

Prepare a written fire drill and evacuation plan for students in the Architectural Barrier Removal (ABR) school buildings

Question 4

Although the intent of FP Directive 2-84 places the responsibility for preparing a written fire drill and evacuation plan directly on the

Answer 4

Principal involved, it is likely that he will require some assistance from the Fire Department. Therefore, the local BC shall assist the principal where Fire Department expertise is necessary

Question 5

The exterior evacuation path of the ambulatory students shall avoid

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The vicinity adjacent to holding rooms in which the TL is expected to position

Question 6

The Bureau of Fire Prevention after concurrence with the Board of Educations Office of School Safety, will arrange to have the

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• Administrative Battalion meet with the principal involved

* Only REGULARLY ASSIGNED BC’s shall participate in these meetings

Question 7

When approved copies of the fire drill and evacuation plans will be forwarded to

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• Bureau of Operations

* Admin Div, Batt, Company and all 1st alarm units

Question 8

Approved plans are to be carried in the

Answer 8

Division and Battalion vehicles

Question 9

As an interim measure, in schools where 2-way

Voice communication systems in the holding rooms is not yet installed, entry on the

Answer 9

CIDS card shall include this fact. This will alert units to the need for FDNY HT contact with each holding area room

Question 10

The principal shall be designated as the

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• Evacuation Officer
• In his absence the Assistant Principal or designee shall assume the responsibility
• Shall report to the Fire Chief in charge the room numbers and locations of holding areas and number of persons in each room

Question 11

3 types of schools with handicapped students

Answer 11

ABR
ABR IN PROGRESS
NON-ABR

Question 12

Who is responsible for entering all handicapped schools into the CIDS program

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• CIDS Control Desk

* If necessary they will contact the admin companies to obtain additional information

Question 13

ABR Schools are

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In substantial or complete compliance with FP Directive 2-84

Question 14

ABR IN PROCESS SCHOOLS are

Answer 14

• Not in substantial or complete compliance with FP Directive 2-84
• May have Non ambulatory students above/below 1st floor
• An ISP is required for theses schools

Question 15

NON-ABR SCHOOLS are

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• Without plans for compliance.

* In the near future an ISP will be required for students above/below 1st floor

Question 16

Individualized Safety Plan - ISP

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• Wheel chair bound students
• Attends classes above/below the 1st floor
• No holding rooms in these schools

Question 17

Students that are not wheelchair bound

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Will not routinely require an ISP. If the student has such limited mobility that a holding room would be required, then an ISP would be developed

Question 18

ISP Plan

Answer 18

Cardboard or loose leaf binder
Name
Location in building throughout the day
Name of staff responsible to evacuate the student 
Name of backup staff member