Elevator Use During Fire Operations Flashcards
(19 cards)
Can elevators be used that are not equipped with firefighter service during a fire?
No
If the fire is on the six floor or below what should be used to access the fire floor
Stairs
Where where will elevators be recalled if an activation of alarm device is at the lobby level
Alternate floor this alternate level may be two floors above or below the lobby
Will firefighter service work if a heat detector alarm is received for the elevator machine room or hoistway
No
How do you recall elevators to the lobby?
Insert the key in the elevator lobby and turn the switch from off to on
How do you place an elevator in phase 2?
Take the key out of the hallway switch and placed the key in switch inside the car. Turn the key
How many floors below the fire floor shall companies stop the elevators and use stairs?
2 floors below the fire floor
If the elevator is not needed two floors below the fire floor how do you send the elevator back to the lobby
Turn the key off inside the elevator car leave the keys in the slot this will place the elevator in phase 1 and the elevator will be recalled to the lobby
Inside the elevator car the firefighter service switch has three positions what are they
Off
On
Hold
When in firefighter face to service you hit the door close button and select the desired floor.as soon as the elevator begins to move what button should you press
Call cancel
What does the call cancel button do
If the elevator is working properly the elevator should stop at the next landing
When should the elevator car be returned to the lobby when you reach two floors below the fire?
When the officer has determined that the unit has arrived at the proper location
Why is it recommended that the call cancel button be pressed whenever a member enters a car on fire fighter service?
To clear the floor selection panel of any previous floor selection that may have been made
Does the emergency stop button work during phase 1 operation
No
Does the emergency stop button work during phase 2 operation
Yes
How many crews are allowed in an elevator car?
2
How many floors should you start the elevator to ensure the car is responding to commands
5
If the car stalls what are the procedures that need to be followed
Check the emergency stop button
Get down to the floor level
Do not go on air on unnecessarily
Communicate a Mayday to command if necessary
What needs to be done if the elevator car stops at a location where heat and smoke are encountered?
Push the door close button
Force the door closed
Select a lower floor on the panel
