7.5.3 Elevator Incidents Flashcards
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What is the purpose of the elevator incident policy?
To provide practical and safe guidelines for responding to stalled elevator incidents, establish an operational course of action for elevator accidents involving personal injury, and provide a standard procedure for reporting and recording elevator incidents.
Who does the elevator incident policy apply to?
All personnel employed within the fire department.
What is an Elevator Status Panel?
A device located in the fire control room of high-rise buildings that provides operating status and location of elevator cars within the hoist way.
What is a Position Indicator?
A device that indicates the position of the elevator car in the hoist way.
What defines a Landing Zone for an elevator?
An elevator car is considered within the landing zone when the car floor is not more than eighteen inches (18”) above or below the landing.
What is the Manual Elevator Standby Power Selection Switch?
A device located in the fire control room used to transfer emergency power from one elevator to another.
What is the initial response for a stalled elevator incident?
1 Engine Company or Ladder Company.
What should be done when passengers are removed from stalled elevators?
Locate the stalled elevator, notify the service mechanic, and communicate with the occupants about their safety.
What should be communicated to the occupants of a stalled elevator?
Steps are being taken to remove them, they are safe, and they should refrain from smoking.
What should be done if the cause of the stalled elevator is a power failure?
Activate the emergency power generator and place the system in Phase I to bring the elevator cars to the main floor.
What equipment should members have when going to the elevator machine room?
Hand light, haligan bar, hydraulic forcible entry tool, flathead axe, portable radio, and a lock-out/tag-out kit.
What is the procedure when the car is at or near the landing?
Instruct the occupant to roll open the car door after confirming power has been shut down.
What should be done when the car is within 3 feet of the landing?
Force open the hoist way door at the floor nearest to the stalled elevator car after confirming power has been shut down.
What is the procedure when the car is more than 3 feet from the landing?
Request a High-Angle Rescue Team and force open the hoist way door at the nearest landing above the stalled elevator car after confirming power has been shut down.
What should be done before forcing a door?
Instruct occupant(s) to step to the rear of the car away from the door.
What is the preferred order of forcible entry tools?
Mini lifting bag, hydraulic forcible entry tool, Halligan bar.
What must be done after passengers have been safely removed from the elevator car?
Secure the landing door to prevent hazards.
What is the response for elevator accidents involving personal injury?
1 Engine Company, 1 Medic Unit, and the OIC.
What should be considered before taking action in an elevator accident?
Tactics based on whether it is a rescue or recovery, the need for advanced life support, and safety precautions.
What is the most important step before attempting to free passengers from a stalled elevator?
Shut down power at the main power disconnect switch in the elevator machine room.
What should be documented after an elevator incident?
Every elevator incident requires proper documentation and reporting of malfunctions to the State Elevator Inspector.
