Midterm Period

Question 1

The sound (like busy tone) activated by the Fire Alarm Panel when fire/smoke is detected or an MCP is operated.

Answer 1

Alert Tone

Question 2

An area removed from the building that will allow the building occupants to gather at the time of an emergency.

Answer 2

Assembly Area

Question 3

Any event that arises from internal or external sources that may adversely affect the safety of people in the building or the community generally, and requires immediate response by the occupants.

Answer 3

Emergency

Question 4

An electronic device that sounds the Alert or Evacuation Tone when the Fire Indicator Panel detects a fire or an MCP is operated.

Answer 4

Emergency Warning System

Question 5

The high pitched sound (whoop whoop whoop) that follows the Alert Tone.

Answer 5

Evacuation Tone

Question 6

EWIS

Answer 6

Emergency Warning Intercommunication System

Question 7

FIP

Answer 7

Fire Indicator Panel

Question 8

Is where fire alarms register and are forwarded to the Fire Service

Answer 8

Fire Indicator Panel

Question 9

MCP

Answer 9

Manual Call Point

Question 10

Is the small red box with the glass panel and button. Breaking the glass and pushing the button will activate the Fire Alarm

Answer 10

Manual Call Point

Question 11

A person with physical, mental or sensory impairment, either temporary or permanent, who requires assistance during emergency evacuations.

Answer 11

Mobility Impaired Person

Question 12

ECO

Answer 12

Emergency Control Organization

Question 13

Emergency Control Organization (ECO) Personnel

Answer 13

Chief Warden, Floor Warden, First Aid Officer, Staff

Question 14

Emergency Events

Answer 14

fire/smoke, evacuation, bomb/arson threat by suspect article, bomb/arson threat by telephone, medical emergency, unspecified internal emergency, biological mail threat, unspecified external emergency, natural disaster such as cyclone/high intensity storm, earthquake

Question 15

Emergency Fittings and Equipment

Answer 15

Manual Call Points (MCP), Emergency Door Release, Smoke Detectors, Sprinklers, Emergency Exits, Warden Intercommunication Phone (WIP), Firefighting Equipment

Question 16

Are located near the exit stairs (on wall in hallway to toilets and in the lift foyer) When activated, send a signal to the Fire Indicator Panel (FIP). Can be used by anyone discovering a fire to raise the alarm.

Answer 16

Manual Call Points (MCP)

Question 17

These should be broken in an emergency to open exit doors.

Answer 17

Emergency Door Release

Question 18

Are located on the ceiling across the floor and are activated by smoke or heat.

Answer 18

Smoke Detectors

Question 19

Are activated by heat and are located on the ceiling across the floor.

Answer 19

Sprinklers

Question 20

A loose card to be handed to the nearest person on receipt of a bomb threat by telephone.

Answer 20

Telephone Bomb Threat Cue Card

Question 21

Most portable fire extinguishers require four steps for fire operation. Give the acronym.

Answer 21

P. A. S. S.

Question 22

Explain P. A. S. S.

Answer 22

1. PULL the pin on the extinguisher to break the tamper seal.
2. AIM the extinguisher nozzle or hose low towards the base of the fire.
3. SQUEEZE the handle to release the extinguishing agent.
4. SWEEP the nozzle from side to side at the base of the fire until it is extinguished.

Question 23

Users must refrain from touching the ______ on carbon dioxide fire extinguishers as it can get very cold and damage the skin.

Answer 23

plastic discharge horn

Question 24

Types of portable fire extinguisher

Answer 24

Foam, Wet Chemical, Water, Powder, CO2

Question 25

A written document that addresses expected emergencies in a workplace and organizes employer and employee actions during emergency events.

Answer 25

Emergency Action Plan

Question 26

A well-organized emergency action plan_____ and _____.

Answer 26

minimizes the severity of employee injuries, reduces property damage

Question 27

The minimum elements of an emergency action plan are addressed in

Answer 27

OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.38

Question 28

OSHA

Answer 28

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Question 29

6 steps to developing an evacuation plan

Answer 29

1. Outline situations that require evacuation
2. Establish a clear chain of command
3. Post specific evacuation procedures
4. Mark evacuation routes & emergency exits
5. Make plans to assist the injured/disabled
6. Account for personnel after evacuation