ICS ADD 4 LCU CH2 JD

Question 1

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.

Answer 1

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

Question 2

• 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)

Answer 2

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

Question 3

• 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

Answer 3

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