Elevator SOG

Question 1

Elevator SOG #

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702

Question 2

Initial Rescue Operations shall be defined as

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those activities which can be accomplished by the initial responding fire companies, and which do not require confined space rescue training.

Question 3

The practice of the fire department has been to initiate rescue operations of persons trapped in stalled elevators in

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a timely manner

Question 4

These procedures - Elevator Rescue SOG - should be used by those personnel who have not

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received additional rescue training and when an elevator car has stalled less than 18 inches or less from the landing

Question 5

Stalled elevator cars greater than ___ from the landing are considered ______________ and require TRT personnel to perform rescue.

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18 inches - permit required

Question 6

All types of elevator rescue will require

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the response of the TRT, as well as a ladder truck and engine

Question 7

________________________ require the notification of the on duty Shift Commander, the closest battalion chief, the on duty safety officer and the special operations chief

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All confined space rescues in an elevator shaft or an incident with injuries - require………..

Question 8

Who is responsible for making all required notifications ?

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The on duty Communications Officer

Question 9

The minimum equipment required to perform a elevator rescue is

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1. interlock release key (carried by ladder companies)

2. two radios

Question 10

Elevator SOG

1. Upon arrival

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determine if the company responsible for elevator maintenance has been called, if not request communications to notify the appropriate company

Question 11

2. Locate

the ________ with the staled elevator and ________________.

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hoistway , determine the elevator car position

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3. Communicate

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with the trapped passengers and reassure them that efforts are underway for their rescue.
find out if any of the passengers are ill or injured.

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If passengers require medical attention, an

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EMS unit should be summoned to the scene

Question 14

Removal of trapped occupants (elevator car at or near a landing - 18’ or less
after locating the car and communicating with the passengers, the following activities can be conducted\
1. Check

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the power supply system of the affected elevator car

mainline disconnect, breakers, fuses etc.

Question 15

Removal of passengers

2. have passengers check the

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Emergency Stop Button to ensure it is not left in the STOP position

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3. make sure the _________ along the shaft are closed

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hoistway doors

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4. If the elevator is equipped with a firefighter service operation,

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try activating the Phase I lobby key switch to recall the elevator car to the main floor

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5. if the above efforts fail , proceed to the below steps to effect the rescue
6. _______ firefighters with _____should be sent to the ________________ to turn off the __________.

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2 - radios - elevator machine room - main line disconnect

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this process is typically referred to as ___________

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lockout / tagout

Question 20

process of turning off the power to the elevator

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lockout

Question 21

___________ term used to indicate power is off and that nobody should turn it back on

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tagout

Question 22

Fire fighters should __________ to ensure nobody turns the power supply on while _____________are commencing.

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stand guard - rescue efforts

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There is no exception to this rule

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refer anyone wanting to turn power on to the IC

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7. have the passengers inside the stalled car

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pull out the STOP switch (this will activate an audible alarm

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what will activate an audible alarm

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passengers pulling out STOP switch

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8. Have fire fighter in the ______________ turn off the _________ to the ________ position.

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elevator machine room - mainline - OFF

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9. Open the hoistway doors with an ___________ at the floor nearest the stalled elevator

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interlock release key

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Once open -

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block the hoistway doors from closing using wood chock or similar device

Question 29

Ensure elevator is no more than

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18 inches from landing

Question 30

10. retract the elevator door restrictor by either __________ or __________ the ________.

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pushing or pulling - the cam back

keep in mind there are different types of restrictors

Question 31

11. a fire fighter enters the car and verifies

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that the emergency stop switch is in the STOP position.

Question 32

12. assist the passenger leaving the car ________

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one at a time - if car not level with the landing make sure they do not trip or fall
if a step is needed make sure it is stable
asses the occupants for any medical conditions prior to release

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the safest means of rescue is through

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the elevator doors (hoistway and car)

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_________any openings into the hoistway

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barricade

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Do not force or cut elevator doors - except

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in life or death situations

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do not enter the ________ or attempt a ________.

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hoistway - car top rescue

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in multiple hoistways -

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other elevators will be operational

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each elevator has a separate -

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electrical disconnect

the disconnect # should match the elevator car #