ICS ADD 4 LCU CH2 JD Flashcards
The Lobby Control Unit (LCU) has a specialized task at an operation. The Lobby Control Unit is a functional unit within the Logistics Section primarily responsible for the controlled movement of personnel to and from the upper floors at a Hi-Rise incident. If there is no Logistics Section Chief, the LCU will report directly to the Incident Commander.
PURPOSE
The Lobby Control Unit is responsible for operation and control of elevators. This unit should be prepared and trained to operate elevators at an incident. This shall include:
• Assume control of elevators and provide operators
• Ensure that all elevators that terminate at the lobby are recalled and searched
• Establish controls to account for personnel exiting and entering the elevators
• Provide resources to transport personnel to upper floors as required
***• The LCU shall take on the duties of the Systems Control Unit when directed by the IC
- Upon transmission of signal 10-76, the dispatcher shall special call a designated unit to perform the duties of the Lobby Control Unit.
- The Company Officer will be designated the Lobby Control Unit Leader (LCUL)
While Responding: LCU Ascertain the identity and designation of the units that have responded, or are responding to the incident from the: • MDT printout (incident summary) *system control unit chks cids *safety chks cids and burn time
• On arrival promptly report to the Incident Commander
• The LCUL shall verify the location of the following: Fire Floor
Forward Staging Area SAE Post
Forward Triage Area
The LCUL shall be stationed at the elevator lobby. They will maintain control of all elevators from this location
- If possible one elevator shall be maintained in readiness at the forward staging area and one maintained at the lobby
- -The Lobby Control Unit will operate on the Tactical Channel
The following equipment shall be carried in every elevator car:Handie-Talkie 1 set of Forcible Entry Tools Spare Cylinder Elevator Keys Search Rope Elevator Control Sheet Clipboard
