ERP Flashcards
What is a key factor that contributes to delays in evacuation during emergencies?
Resistance to task interruption
People often delay evacuation to finish tasks such as making or completing phone calls.
What behaviour do people exhibit when the nature of an alarm is unclear?
Search for social confirmation
People tend to discuss the situation and then make group decisions.
What personal barriers can cause delays in evacuation?
Personal physical barriers
Issues like poor physical condition and bad weather can lead people to delay evacuation.
What is a critical component of an emergency response plan?
Clear instructions on actions to take in an emergency
The plan must include actions for discovering a fire, warning procedures, and evacuation methods.
What premises require an Emergency Response Plan (ERP)?
Public buildings with more than 200 occupants
Examples include office buildings, shopping centres, and hospitals.
What is the objective of the Emergency Response Plan (ERP)?
- To save lives
- Reduce risks of material & environmental damage
The ERP integrates various emergency plans and outlines response procedures.
What must a building owner do within six months of a building becoming designated?
Prepare an Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
The ERP must comply with SCDF guidelines.
What is the penalty for non-compliance with emergency response regulations?
A fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment for up to 6 months
Owners may face both penalties.
What factors determine the complexity of an Emergency Response Plan?
Size of premises, height, number of occupants, and type of premises
Special risks associated with petroleum and hazardous materials also play a role.
Who should be included in the Fire Safety Committee (FSC)?
Chairman, Secretary, Chief Security Officer, Fire Safety Manager, Fire Wardens
The committee should represent all stakeholders, including tenants.
What are the desired outcomes of the Fire Safety Committee (FSC)?
Accountability for life-safety, proactive fire safety compliance, regular meetings to resolve issues
The FSC must validate the ERP through exercises and drills.
How often should evacuation drills be conducted?
At least twice a year
Two table-top exercises are also required annually.
What is the first principle of fire evacuation?
Occupants in the greatest potential danger are to be evacuated first
This principle ensures prioritization during an emergency.
What is the evacuation method for low-rise buildings without an Emergency Voice Communication System (EVCS)?
Single-stage alarm and total evacuation method
Occupants must evacuate immediately upon hearing the fire alarm.
What is the criteria for selecting an assembly area (AA)?
Familiarity, accessibility, safety from hazards
The AA should be far enough to avoid falling debris and not interfere with firefighting operations.
What actions should be taken by the person who discovers a fire?
Raise the alarm and attempt to extinguish the fire if safe to do so
The informant should activate the nearest fire alarm call point.
What should all staff do upon hearing the first stage alarm?
Lock important files, shut down machinery, and prepare to evacuate
Staff should not make unnecessary calls to verify the alarm.
What is the role of the Fire Safety Manager (FSM) during a fire outbreak?
Notify SCDF, ascertain fire location, and mobilize CERT
The FSM ensures that the first alarm is isolated and that proper announcements are made.
What is the second stage alarm signal?
Signal to commence evacuation
This occurs after confirmation of the fire situation.
What should the fire warden on the fire floor do when an alarm is triggered?
Investigate the cause of the alarm and report status
The fire warden is responsible for assessing the situation and determining the necessary actions.
What action should be taken if the CERT reports that the situation is under control?
Instruct FCC operator to announce message Text Three of Appendix V
This message informs occupants that the emergency situation is now under control.
What message should the FCC operator announce if it is a false alarm?
Instruct the FCC operator to announce message Text Four of Appendix V
This message reassures occupants that the situation was a false alarm.
What should the FCC operator announce if total evacuation is necessary?
Instruct the FCC operator to announce an emergency evacuation message
This message instructs occupants to evacuate and not use lifts.
What should be done after announcing the need for total evacuation?
Activate the second continuous fire alarm bell to ring on all floors
This serves as a further alert to occupants to evacuate.
What is the role of fire wardens during the first stage alarm?
Check the fire alarm sub-panel and conduct a physical check
They must confirm the source of the alarm and prepare occupants for evacuation.
What information must the fire warden report to the Fire Command Centre?
His name, nature of fire or alarm, location of fire, size of fire, anyone trapped, anyone fighting fire
This detailed information is critical for emergency responders.
What should fire wardens do if the evacuation announcement is made?
Check all offices and alert everyone to evacuate using nearest exits
They must ensure orderly evacuation and assist vulnerable individuals.
What should the chief security officer ensure during an evacuation?
Security personnel are deployed at exits to guide guests to assembly area
This helps maintain order and safety during the evacuation process.
What actions should the Company Emergency Response Team (CERT) take upon hearing the first stage alarm?
Ascertain the location of the fire, use the fire lift to go to two floors below fire floor
They must approach the fire safely and prepare for emergency response.
What should the FCC operator do upon hearing the first stage alarm?
Notify the Singapore Civil Defence Force and state building location and telephone number
This ensures immediate emergency response coordination.
What should security personnel do during a fire outbreak outside normal office hours?
Confirm fire outbreak with Singapore Civil Defence Force and notify key personnel
They must also attempt to control the fire with available equipment from a safe distance.
Fill in the blank: When an emergency situation is under control, the FCC operator should announce, ‘Ladies and gentlemen, your attention please. The emergency situation in the building is now _______.’
[under control]
True or False: Fire wardens are responsible for ensuring that all occupants on their floor have evacuated before leaving.
True
They must confirm compliance before they leave.
