Alarm Monitor Duties And Responsiblites

Question 1

Certified AMs will be responsible for (31-108, 3.1.2)

Answer 1

knowledge/familiarization and application of iMonitor, iGraphics, and Messages in order to acknowledge/assess alarms, determine location of alarm/alarm point, and pass on specific alarm information to oncoming AM. (31-108, 3.1.2)

Question 2

When is alarm authentication used? (31-108, 4.6)

Answer 2

At a minimum when entering/exiting alarmed facilities, when the presence of personnel access authority is questioned, and/or in the event of an alarm activation.

Question 3

When are alarm authentication codes changed? (31-108, 4.6.1.1)

Answer 3

change codes every six months or immediately upon compromise or reassignment of personnel.

Question 4

In the event of multiple alarm activations how do you determine which facility has higher priority?

Answer 4

Refer to Alarm Response Priority Listing/Advantor Priority Listing. (31-108, 2.2.12)

Question 5

What are alarm monitors Changeover Procedures? (31-108, 2.2.18.)

Answer 5

Conduct a joint inventory of all items on the Changeover Checklist (31-108, 2.2.18.1)
-Review the pass-on book and Alarm Monitor Workbook and receive a complete briefing from off-going personnel. (31-108, 2.2.18.2)
-Ensure off-going Alarm Monitor is logged off and ensure on-coming logs in to all ASN workstations upon changeover.(31-108, 2.2.18.3)
-Discrepancies that cannot be corrected must be logged in the SF Blotter and reported to on-duty Flight Chief/Sergeant prior to completion of changeover. (31-108, 2.2.18.4)

Question 6

Authenticate with system users during alarm activations using their unit’s

Answer 6

Alarm Facility Authentication Letter. (31-108, 2.2.7)