Automatic Fire Alarm
RESPONSE: Automatic Fire Alarm:
2-engines,
1-truck,
Battalion 21
Proceed to the alarm activation area as a ____ company team.
What is the Exception?
two
Exception would be reasonable information from a responsible person on scene- company officer may choose to investigate with less assistance.
Once the activated device is cleared, the system can be reset. What actions should you be doing?
Attempt to reset the Fire Alarm Control Panel via the instructions listed on the alarm panel.
Many remote annunciator panels are capable of resetting alarm systems, but require a key to activate the controls. Knox Box for keys to the alarm panel.
For serious alarm malfunctions: 2 actions, What will you do?
-Have our Dispatch Center contact a key-holder for follow-up if one is not available on site.
-Notify the Battalion Chief of the situation
First company officer shall designate the _____ ____and the ______ _______.
fire attack stairwell and
the evacuation stairwell
A follow-up call reporting a ____ of smoke or _____ of smoke or ____ shall be upgraded to a General Alarm response.
smell
presence
fire
Restoring the Alarm System
Once the company officer determines that the fire alarm was a false activation and no emergency exists, attempt to ______________.
restore the alarm to a normal condition
Once system has been reset: What is your next action?
Verify reset with the Dispatch Center/ Monitoring Company
If a member of the Fire Prevention Bureau is called and requested to respond, the Fire Company is to ____________?
remain on the scene until the FPB member assumes control of the situation
1st engine Fire Apparatus Operator should locate the ________, _______, and _________ this to the 2nd engine responding
building’s fire department connection,
nearest hydrant, and
communicate
If sufficient vehicles are not available to respond to an AFA, dispatch may_____________________and request _______________ For additional direction, Dispatch shall contact ________or a _______.
send fewer vehicles than the response requires and
Wilmette for auto-aid assistance.
Battalion 21 or a Chief Officer.
Fire department personnel should not attempt to restore or silence an alarm activation until one of the following conditions have been verified:
The building has been appropriately evacuated.
Fire department communications are hampered by the alarm horns.
The alarm was a verified false activation.
Reason for alarm activation has been neutralized
Elevator must be reset if it was in Phase 1 and or Phase 2
Elevator will not reset when the alarm panel is reset If the alarm will not reset and: Remains in “trouble” What are your actions?
-Have the Dispatch Center contact a key holder for follow-up if one is not available on site.
-Remains in “Fire Alarm”
-Attempt to verify the problem
-Have the Dispatch Center contact a key-holder for follow-up if one is not available on site.
RESPONSIBILITIES
High-rise Buildings (Greater than four stories above grade or low-rise complexes that are considered high hazard)
First arriving company will,
establish command,
provide direction of travel,
brief size-up, and
proceed inside to investigate the situation.
The equipment brought in should be a _______, ______, ______and ______.
high-rise load,
standpipe bag,
hand (box) light and
T.I.C.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
General considerations
Only use elevators that have firefighter override Phase __ control.
Phase 2 control
If fire department personnel silence the alarm while the alarm is still being investigated, a firefighter should..... ?
be assigned to the entry area to prevent occupants from re-entering the building until conditions are determined to be safe.
In either case, always attempt to have someone of authority in the building assume responsibility. What type of info should you get and what should you do?
Provide the name of that person over the radio when you clear the scene.
Document the disposition in the narrative section of the fire report and
include the telephone number of the responsible person.
RESPONSIBILITIES
First engine company, first 2 actions?
Position apparatus to allow the Truck Company to stage at the front of the building and to allow for hose lines to be laid.
The company officer and pipe man proceed inside to verify alarm panel status
Once the cause of the activation has been determined advise the other companies of this and the actions to be taken, i.e. ______, ______, or ______.
standby,
reset the system, or
return to service
Elevator must be in Phase 1 for Phase 2 control to be active. T/F
True
In order to restore a fire alarm system activation:
Attempt to determine what initiated the alarm and take corrective action(s): What are the first 5 actions you should be thinking of?
Pull station(s) need to be reset
Smoke detectors need to be aired / cleaned out
Duct detectors need to be reset
Heat detectors need to be replaced
Sprinkler system may need to be restored first
Serious Alarm failure occurs________?
when the alarm system is in complete failure and will not activate upon indication from an initiating device or is powered down due to the failure of equipment on the premises.
First arriving company may begin an investigation as to where the activated alarm is located. If upon arrival to the affected floor, smoke or fire is found the company will......
begin set up and wait for the second company before any fire suppression begins.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Second engine company
Stage apparatus at best available hydrant to supply the building suppression system.
Advise command of location and await further orders