SOG 7-09 Elevator Rescue

Question 1

-SOG 7-09 Elevator Rescue-

elevator rescue- definition Level 1 operations

Answer 1

-standby involve a typical entrapment involving an elevating device, responders standby and await elevator mechanic
NON life threatening

Question 2

-SOG 7-09 Elevator Rescue-

elevator rescue- definition level 2 operations (removal) involve circumstances warranting the use of passive measures (3)

Answer 2

• the entrapment time has exceeded 90 min
• the incident involves nonlife threatening conditions withe medical factors
• the incident involves severe environmental factors

Question 3

-SOG 7-09 Elevator Rescue-

elevator rescue- definition Level 3 Operations

Answer 3

(rescue) where there is an immediate threat to life or extreme environmental factors and forceful measures are warranted to extricate trapped occupants

Question 4

-SOG 7-09 Elevator Rescue-

elevator rescue- training certification- elevator rescue team personnel shall have successfully completed

Answer 4

the department approved elevator rescue training and following the TSSA guidelines

Question 5

-SOG 7-09 Elevator Rescue-

elevator rescue- training certification- shall be in accordance with

Answer 5

TSSA reference guide

Question 6

-SOG 7-09 Elevator Rescue-

elevator rescue- training certification-Only certified personnel may remove occupants from the elevator car while utilizing

Answer 6

• the approved equipment and following the endorsed procedures

Question 7

-SOG 7-09 Elevator Rescue-

elevator rescue- training certification-un certified BFES personnel

Answer 7

may assist as directed by certified elevator rescue personnel

Question 8

-SOG 7-09 Elevator Rescue-

elevator rescue- training certification- a minimum of ____ elevator personnel are required to respond to an emergency

Answer 8

three certified

Question 9

-SOG 7-09 Elevator Rescue-

elevator rescue- training certification- captain shall advise fire control

Answer 9

when a designated apparatus doesn’t have at least three certified personnel

Question 10

-SOG 7-09 Elevator Rescue-

elevator rescue- Standby-
tasks first

Answer 10

• make contact with building representative

Question 11

-SOG 7-09 Elevator Rescue-

elevator rescue- Standby- instruct representative to call elevator maintenance and find ETA if no representative forward emergency numbers found either (2)

Answer 11

• fire safety plan lock box

- elevator machine room

Question 12

-SOG 7-09 Elevator Rescue-

elevator rescue- Standby- asses the conditions of occupants

Answer 12

• notify ambulance if needed

Question 13

-SOG 7-09 Elevator Rescue-

elevator rescue- Standby- the first arriving captain should assess the entrapment to

Answer 13

determine the appropriate level of response, if removal is required initiate rescue (level 2, 3)

Question 14

-SOG 7-09 Elevator Rescue-

elevator rescue- Standby- continue to assess any occupants for changes in condition until

Answer 14

their is a responsible person on site ( security, super, repair person)

Question 15

-SOG 7-09 Elevator Rescue-

elevator rescue- Standby- apparatus may clear if the captain is satisfied that a responsible person is standing by and assessing the occupants for changes then captain shall ensure

Answer 15

the responsible person knows to call 911 in the event of emergency

Question 16

-SOG 7-09 Elevator Rescue-

elevator rescue- Removal-ensure ____ has been notifed

Answer 16

EMS

Question 17

-SOG 7-09 Elevator Rescue-

elevator rescue- Removal-establish a(n) ________ when elevator extrication operations are initiated

Answer 17

Elevator rescue sector

Question 18

-SOG 7-09 Elevator Rescue-

elevator rescue- Removal-prior to the removal of any trapped passengers the mainline disconnect

Answer 18

Must be locked out and tagged out unless the “drive sheave is rocking back and forth, then do not shutdown mainlinedisconnect

Question 19

-SOG 7-09 Elevator Rescue-

elevator rescue- Removal- any evacuation must be done under the direct supervision of

Answer 19

certified personnel or an elevator mechanic

Question 20

-SOG 7-09 Elevator Rescue-

elevator rescue- Removal- when elevator mechanic arrives onscene

Answer 20

personnel shall take direction from the elevator mechanic

Question 21

-SOG 7-09 Elevator Rescue-

elevator rescue- Removal- the IC remains in charge of the scene the mechanic must abide by guidelines specified

Answer 21

if a disagreement occurs between the elevator mechanic and personnel the IC should discuss concerns with mechanic

Question 22

-SOG 7-09 Elevator Rescue-

elevator rescue-rescue- (3)

Answer 22

• lockout tag out
• prescribed methods
• evacuate trapped passengers

Question 23

-SOG 7-09 Elevator Rescue-

elevator rescue-personnel shall not place the incident elevator

Answer 23

back in service, the responsibility for placing the elevator back in to service belongs to the elevator service rep

Question 24

-SOG 7-09 Elevator Rescue-

elevator rescue apparatus may clear scene

Answer 24

when IC has confirm the building rep has assumed responsibility of the elevator security

Question 25

-SOG 7-09 Elevator Rescue-

elevator rescue- fire control will

Answer 25

advise TSSA of the incident