Elevator SOG Flashcards
Elevator SOG #
702
Initial Rescue Operations shall be defined as
those activities which can be accomplished by the initial responding fire companies, and which do not require confined space rescue training.
The practice of the fire department has been to initiate rescue operations of persons trapped in stalled elevators in
a timely manner
These procedures - Elevator Rescue SOG - should be used by those personnel who have not
received additional rescue training and when an elevator car has stalled less than 18 inches or less from the landing
Stalled elevator cars greater than ___ from the landing are considered ______________ and require TRT personnel to perform rescue.
18 inches - permit required
All types of elevator rescue will require
the response of the TRT, as well as a ladder truck and engine
________________________ require the notification of the on duty Shift Commander, the closest battalion chief, the on duty safety officer and the special operations chief
All confined space rescues in an elevator shaft or an incident with injuries - require………..
Who is responsible for making all required notifications ?
The on duty Communications Officer
The minimum equipment required to perform a elevator rescue is
- interlock release key (carried by ladder companies)
2. two radios
Elevator SOG
1. Upon arrival
determine if the company responsible for elevator maintenance has been called, if not request communications to notify the appropriate company
- Locate
the ________ with the staled elevator and ________________.
hoistway , determine the elevator car position
- Communicate
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.
If passengers require medical attention, an
EMS unit should be summoned to the scene
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
the power supply system of the affected elevator car
mainline disconnect, breakers, fuses etc.
Removal of passengers
2. have passengers check the
Emergency Stop Button to ensure it is not left in the STOP position
- make sure the _________ along the shaft are closed
hoistway doors
- If the elevator is equipped with a firefighter service operation,
try activating the Phase I lobby key switch to recall the elevator car to the main floor
- if the above efforts fail , proceed to the below steps to effect the rescue
- _______ firefighters with _____should be sent to the ________________ to turn off the __________.
2 - radios - elevator machine room - main line disconnect
this process is typically referred to as ___________
lockout / tagout
process of turning off the power to the elevator
lockout
___________ term used to indicate power is off and that nobody should turn it back on
tagout
Fire fighters should __________ to ensure nobody turns the power supply on while _____________are commencing.
stand guard - rescue efforts
There is no exception to this rule
refer anyone wanting to turn power on to the IC
- have the passengers inside the stalled car
pull out the STOP switch (this will activate an audible alarm
what will activate an audible alarm
passengers pulling out STOP switch
- Have fire fighter in the ______________ turn off the _________ to the ________ position.
elevator machine room - mainline - OFF
- Open the hoistway doors with an ___________ at the floor nearest the stalled elevator
interlock release key
Once open -
block the hoistway doors from closing using wood chock or similar device
Ensure elevator is no more than
18 inches from landing
- retract the elevator door restrictor by either __________ or __________ the ________.
pushing or pulling - the cam back
keep in mind there are different types of restrictors
- a fire fighter enters the car and verifies
that the emergency stop switch is in the STOP position.
- assist the passenger leaving the car ________
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
the safest means of rescue is through
the elevator doors (hoistway and car)
_________any openings into the hoistway
barricade
Do not force or cut elevator doors - except
in life or death situations
do not enter the ________ or attempt a ________.
hoistway - car top rescue
in multiple hoistways -
other elevators will be operational
each elevator has a separate -
electrical disconnect
the disconnect # should match the elevator car #
