General Information
These are your Top 3 Priorities when responding to an emergency
Life Safety
Property Protection
Environmental Protection
This person manages the evacuation of the suite and common areas of the floor. Is also the suite monitor for the assigned suite.
Floor Warden
Who is responsible for investigating a smell of smoke complaint?
Available engineers and security are dispatched to investigate the emergency. 3.1.1
Once the fire department arrives, who takes control of the building?
Upon arrival, the fire department takes control of the building, the fire, and the evacuation.
3.2.
What do the acronyms PASS mean for a fire extinguisher
Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep
This is the term when when people exit the building safely and quickly in an emergency
Evacuation
This person manages the evacuation of the assigned suite
Suite Monitor
What do you do if you locate the source of the smoke and there is no fire?
Notify onsite staff that the source of smoke was found, no fire was found, and no emergency was observed.
Notify the reporting tenant that the source of smoke was found, no fire was found, and no emergency was observed. 3.1.1
What actions should you take to support the fire department?
Monitor FLS systems to ensure operation and valves are open. Valves to remain open until ordered shut by the fire department.
Greet the fire department, hold doors open, and direct them to the emergency floor.
Delegate an engineer to stay with the fire department to ensure proper use of fire panel and other building equipment.
3.2.
NEVER hang anything from a fire sprinkler head. Do not put objects within ____ inches of a fire sprinkler head or throw things that could hit one.
18"
This is the term when one takes refuge within a building to protect against external threats
Shelter in Place
This person ensures on one is left behind
Searcher
What do you do if you can't locate the source of the smoke?
If the source is a fire or if the source cannot be located, threat the incident as a fire response.
3.1.1
If you decide on a partial evacuation, what should you also be concerned about?
Prepare for spontaneous evacuation.
2.4.
What different things activate a fire alarm in the building?
Smoke Detectors
Sprinkler Flow Switches
Manual Pull Stations
This is the person you contact if approached by the media
Laura Murray at 310-622-1781 or lmurray@hudsonppi.com
This person aids people requiring assistance
Special Assistant
What happens if you locate the source of smoke and confirm there is a fire?
If the source is a fire or if the source cannot be located, treat the incident as a fire response.
3.1.1
In a partial evacuation, do you notify the other building tenants of the emergency?
Notify all building tenants of the emergency.
2.4.2
Where are the emergency supplies located for the team?
555 by the electrical main and gas shutoff
This is HPP's emergency response team which is made up of the EVP Operations, Chief Risk Officer, VP Engineering, Director Operations Management, Director Construction Management
Crisis Management Team
This person manages stairwell evacuation inside suites and common areas
Stairwell monitor
What steps should you take after being notified of the fire to prepare for an evacuation?
Call 911.
Notify the Property Response Team and Director of Operations.
Put on emergency vest.
Activate the fire alarm on floors that need to evacuate, if necessary.
Ensure stairwell doors are unlocked.
Recall elevators to the lobby.
3.2.
What needs to be done after the emergency has been cleared by the fire department?
Reset fire alarm
Place elevators back in service
Ensure stairwells are clear
Reset building systems to normal operation
Conduct full damage assessment and take photos
Begin salvage and cleanup operations as needed
3.2
Where do you aim the nozzle of the fire extinguisher?
The base of the fire