High Rise Lobby Control

Question 1

What is the purpose of Lobby Control at high-rise incidents?

Answer 1

Lobby Control is necessary for implementing an Incident Commander’s Incident Action Plan (IAP)

Lobby Control is assigned to the 3rd due Officer and Operator.

Question 2

Who is assigned Lobby Control at high-rise incidents?

Answer 2

The 3rd due Officer and Operator

This assignment is part of the Incident Commander’s responsibilities.

Question 3

What does CACF stand for?

Answer 3

Central Alarm and Control Facility

CACF is a key component in managing fire alarm systems.

Question 4

What is the function of the EVAC System?

Answer 4

Emergency Voice Alarm Communication System

It is used for communication during emergencies.

Question 5

What is a Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP)?

Answer 5

A unit containing one or more indicator lamps, alphanumeric displays, or other equivalent means of providing status information about a circuit, condition, or location

It may indicate the status of building systems such as sprinkler water flow and fire pumps.

Question 6

What does the Fire Alarm Control Panel indicate?

Answer 6

Status information about circuits, conditions, or locations, and building systems

Examples include pull stations, duct detectors, and emergency generators.

Question 7

What are all personnel responsible for regarding Lobby Control?

Answer 7

Understanding and following Regina Fire & Protective Services (RFPS) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) related to Lobby Control

This includes adherence to SOP 206-21.

Question 8

What is SOP 206-21?

Answer 8

A Standard Operating Procedure related to Lobby Control at high-rise incidents

It provides guidelines for personnel involved in these operations.

Question 9

What is the first duty of the Lobby Control Officer during an incident?

Answer 9

Obtain High-Rise Lobby Control Accountability clipboard, preplan manual, personnel login

This is crucial for maintaining accountability and organization during an incident.

Question 10

What does the Lobby Control Officer need to perform for lobby size up?

Answer 10

Locate the CACF room or alarm panel, stairwell and elevators

This helps in assessing the situation and planning the response effectively.

Question 11

What should the Lobby Control Officer designate in the lobby?

Answer 11

Lobby staging area, drop Captain and Operators Denver packs

This ensures that resources are organized and readily available.

Question 12

What should be collected from the first arriving company’s accountability tags?

Answer 12

Tags left at the exterior elevator control area

This is essential for tracking personnel and resources.

Question 13

What confirmation is the Lobby Control Officer responsible for?

Answer 13

Confirm alarm location

This is critical for directing resources to the correct area.

Question 14

What type of announcements must the Lobby Control Officer make?

Answer 14

Appropriate EVAC announcements to building occupants

Refer to RFPS SOP #206-22 Emergency Voice Alarm Communication (EVAC) Systems.

Question 15

What action should be taken regarding HVAC during an incident?

Answer 15

Shut down building’s HVAC

This is typically done by the building engineer or maintenance.

Question 16

What must the Lobby Control Officer secure from building staff?

Answer 16

Keys

Access to locked areas may be necessary for effective response.

Question 17

What plan must be retrieved and reviewed by the Lobby Control Officer?

Answer 17

Fire Safety Plan

This document contains vital information for managing the incident.

Question 18

When should the alarm be silenced?

Answer 18

Once the fire location is confirmed

This helps to enhance radio communication.

Question 19

What kind of information must be provided to the Incident Command and Companies?

Answer 19

Pertinent information regarding the incident

This ensures all parties are informed and coordinated.

Question 20

Who should the Lobby Control Officer liaise with?

Answer 20

Building engineer or maintenance

Coordination with building staff is crucial for effective incident management.

Question 21

What must be ensured about entry doors to the lobby?

Answer 21

They remain closed to limit flow path

This helps control smoke and fire spread.

Question 22

What type of control must be established by the Lobby Control Officer?

Answer 22

Entry Control/Accountability

This is vital for tracking personnel entering and exiting the incident area.

Question 23

What must the Lobby Control Officer inform incoming companies about?

Answer 23

The attack and evacuation stairwells, numbering/lettering designations

This information is crucial for effective navigation and response.

Question 24

What should the Lobby Control Officer monitor continuously?

Answer 24

Alarm panel for any additional alarms

This ensures awareness of any changes in the situation.

Question 25

What should be done with elevators not used by RFPS personnel?

Answer 25

They have been recalled ## Footnote This prevents unauthorized use during the incident.

Question 26

What must be handed out to ascending crews?

Answer 26

Firefighter phones to augment communications if available ## Footnote Enhanced communication is key in managing the incident.

Question 27

What systems must be identified by the Lobby Control Officer?

Answer 27

Air Handling/Smoke Control systems ## Footnote If equipped, they must be ensured operational to assist in managing smoke and fire.

Question 28

What is the first task of the Firefighter (Lobby FIT) sent to the Fire Pump room?

Answer 28

Ensure building fire pump is operating ## Footnote This is crucial for maintaining water supply during firefighting efforts.

Question 29

What must be identified regarding the type of building fire pump?

Answer 29

Type of building fire pump (i.e. electric or diesel) and ensure uninterrupted power supply or fuel ## Footnote This ensures that the fire pump can operate continuously.

Question 30

What should the Firefighter (Lobby FIT) do periodically?

Answer 30

Monitor building fire pump conditions ## Footnote Regular checks help ensure the pump remains functional throughout the incident.