5-69 Emergencies in FD Buildings

Question 1

When apparatus doors malfunction during office hours, notify who?

Answer 1

1 E.

When apparatus doors malfunction during office hours, notify the Fire Department Buildings Unit.

Question 2

When apparatus doors malfunction after office hours, call who?

Answer 2

1 F.

When apparatus doors malfunction after office hours, call the (FDOC) Notification Desk.

Question 3

If break is on the house side of the water main valve, shut the valve off. If valve cannot be closed and the break is on the street side of the water main valve request who via the dispatcher?

Answer 3

2 B.

If break is on street side of the water main valve, notify and request the Dept. of Water Resources via Dispatcher to shut down.

Question 4

When Alarm lights are inoperative or there are any electrical defects in the Firehouse who should we notify via the dispatcher after checking the breakers and/or fuses?

Answer 4

4 B.
Notify proper utility company, via dispatcher to check incoming electrical service and to determine whether they can respond and make temporary repairs.

Question 5

During an electrical emergency what could we consider using to furnish temporary lighting at the Firehouse?

Answer 5

4 C.

Consider use of portable generators with department portable lights to furnish temporary lighting