7-09 Elevator Rescue

Question 1

What is Level 1 Operations referred to?

Answer 1

Standby

Question 2

What does Level 1 Operations entail? (2)

Answer 2

1. responders standby, awaiting assisstamce from elevator technician
2. considered non- life threatening

Question 3

What Level is considered to be the Removal stage of operations?

Answer 3

Level 2

Question 4

What does Level 2 operations entail? (4)

Answer 4

1. passive measures for ectrication
2. entrapment time os 90mins
3. incident involves non- life threatening conditions with medical factors
4. incident onvolves severe environmental factors (hjgh temps in car)

Question 5

What does Level 3 operations entail?

Answer 5

Rescue

Question 6

What are the reasons for and methods are used in Level 3 ops?

Answer 6

1. involves circumstances where there is an immediate threat to life or exteme, or
2. extreme environmental factors;

** forceful measures are warranted

Question 7

What must Elevator Rescue Team personnel suuccessfully complete?

Answer 7

1. department approved elevator rescue/ training

2. Technical Standards and Safety Authority

Question 8

Whom may only remove occupants from elevator car?

Answer 8

only certfied Elevator Rescue personnel

Question 9

What may UNcertified BFES personnel do?

Answer 9

assist as directed by certified Elevator Rescue personnel.

Question 10

What is the minimum number of Elevator Rescue personnel required to respond to an elevator emergency?

Answer 10

3

Question 11

Who is responsible for notifying Fire Control when a designated Elevator Rescue apparartus does not have minimum?

Answer 11

DC (Central District)

Question 12

What are duties of Level 1 operations (standby)? (5)

Answer 12

1. make contact w/ building representative
2. either have superintendent of Fire Control contact elevator technician and provide ETA.
3. Size up situation
4. assess conditions of elevator occupants for life threatening conditions; notify ambulance as required
5. if patient removal is required, iniitiate Level 2 or 3 Operations.

Question 13

Where may personnel find elevator maintenance company name and #? (2)

Answer 13

1. Fire Safety Plan lockbox

2. Elevator machine room

Question 14

Who can be considered a competent person in regards to elevator rescue? (3)

Answer 14

1. scurity guard
2. building superintendent
3. elevator repair person

Question 15

Whom can personnel leave scene in care of if no emergency?

Answer 15

competent person

Question 16

What are guidelines of Level 2 Operation (Removal)?

Answer 16

1. Ensure Level 1 (Standby) guidelines are followed
2. notify EMS/ establish Elevator Rescue Sector
3. prior to removal of passengers, mainline disconnect shal be locked-out/ tagged- out
4. use only approved equipment, guidelines, and lock-out procedures under direct supervision of certified personnel or elevator technician

Question 17

What is to be done if “Drive Sheave” is rocking back and forth (yo- yoing)?

Answer 17

Do NOT down mainline disconnect.

Question 18

What are Level 3 Operations (Rescue) guidelines? (3)

Answer 18

1. prior to removal, ensure mainline disconnect shall be locked- out/ tagged-out
2. open landing door using any prescribed methods
3. evacuate trapped passengers

Question 19

Whose responsibility is it to place elevator back in service?

Answer 19

elevator service representative is responsible for putting elevator back in service.

Question 20

When can IC clear the scene of elevator removal/ rescue (?)

Answer 20

when IC has confirmed the building rep. has assumed responsibility of elevator security.

Question 21

Who has to be notfied of incident by whom? (2)

Answer 21

1. TSSA

2. Fire Control