A705 Elevator Emergencies

Question 1

Afd response to an elevator emergency will be blank. Their response will normally be code one unless blank or blank receive information that justifies a code 3 response.

Answer 1

Closest engine and aerial apparatus, fire dispatch or company officer

Question 2

What should be the first action taken on a report of passengers trapped in an elevator?

Answer 2

Determine the location of the stalled elevator car

Question 3

When attempting to remove passenger sting normal elevator operations, have the passengers inside the elevator car attempt to simultaneously push which buttons?

Answer 3

The floor and Open Door buttons

Question 4

The elevator May reset an operate correctly if the power is shut off at the main disconnect and then turn back on. Off for at least how many seconds?

Answer 4

30 seconds

Question 5

If the normal operations of the elevator were not successful , forcible entry without damage may be attempted. What constitutes forcible entry without damage?

Answer 5

Opening hoistway doors with elevator keys

Question 6

How close must the floor of the stalled elevator be to the floor Landing when attempting to open hoistway doors with an elevator key?

Answer 6

Within a couple of feet

Question 7

What are the five steps to open a hoist way door with an elevator key?

Answer 7

1. Turn power off at the main disconnect
2. have passengers attempt to slide the door open. If the car is within a few inches of the landing, the door may slide open easily
3. attempt to open from Landing using elevator keys

Question 8

Is the normal operation of the elevator and forcible entry without damage have not successfully removed the passengers, and there is no injury or medical emergency, what may officer choose to do?

Answer 8

weight for an elevator mechanic

Question 9

When attempting a top hat rescue what three things should be done to ensure the elevator car will not move?

Answer 9

• activate emergency stop button inside the car
• ensure power is shut off at the main disconnect in the machine room
• activate emergency stop switch on top of elevator car

Question 10

Which type of rescue should be a last resort operation?

Answer 10

Side Access hatch in the multiple hoistway

Question 11

For which type of elevator rescues should you consider calling for special operations?

Answer 11

top hatch and side hatch