FIRE ALARM RESPONSE PROCEDURES: KEY STEPS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

FIRE ALARM RESPONSE PROCEDURES: KEY STEPS AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS

Question:
1. What is the first step in responding to a fire alarm?
Answer:
Go to the Fire Panel to determine the nature and location of the alarm.

Question:
2. What should you do after checking the Fire Panel?
Answer:
Press 'Acknowledge Alarm' on your panel.

Question:
3. What information should you provide when calling 911?
Answer:
Your name, site address, closest major intersection, and the location and nature of the fire alarm.

Question:
4. What should you ensure regarding elevators during a fire alarm response?
Answer:
Ensure the elevators have grounded and the front doors and/or Gate Arms are open for the Fire
Department.

Question:
5. What items should you obtain and leave on your desk during a fire alarm?
Answer:
Fire Safety Plan, Fire key set, Persons Requiring Assistance List, and Suite/Commercial Master keys.

Question:
6. What is the first announcement to make using the Public Address System?
Answer:
"YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE, YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE. THIS IS YOUR BUILDING
SECURITY SPEAKING. A FIRE ALARM HAS BEEN ACTIVATED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAS
BEEN NOTIFIED AND IS RESPONDING. PLEASE STAND BY FOR FURTHER
ANNOUNCEMENTS."

Question:
7. What should you do after the Fire Department arrives?
Answer:
Follow the captain's instructions.

Question:
8. What is the second announcement to make after checking with the Fire Captain?