FLSD Non-fire 2026

What should occupants stay away from in emergencies?

Windows

Employers are required to have what to plan for emergencies?

Procedures for accounting for building occupants after completing an evacuation

Situational awareness is defined as:

Knowing what is going on and figuring out what to do

What are the six critical steps Situational Awareness follows? (PPPDAC)

Perceive, process, predict, decide, take action, communicate

When situational awareness decreases, the potential for:

Human error increases

What are the 3 types of hazardous releases often classified as?

Chemical, biological, and radiological (CBR)

What are the 4 primary organ systems affected by Chemical warfare agent exposure?

Nerve, blood, respitory, and skin

What hazardous agent's effects are delayed, often for days?

Biological agents

What is the meaning of an "affected area"?

Areas in close proximity to threat/incident and experience the immediate impact

What are 5 exposure pathways hazardous chemicals enters the body? (SE-3in)

Inhalation, skin contact, eye contact, ingestion or injection

What characteristics do biological agents have? (COTLP)

No odor,color, and taste; either liquid or powder form

What are FDNY's 3 categories of emergency response actions? (RAU)

Recommended, acceptable, unacceptable

What chemical agents are often aerosolized, most having immediate or delayed effects?

Liquids

What are the 4 threats from a hurricane? (SRWF)

Storm surges, high winds, heavy rainfall, and flooding

What items should be contained in the 4 "First Responder" kits for use during active shooters? (5 items)

Floorplans, BIC, charged walkie-talkies, keys, and access cards

What characteristics do many chemical agents have? (OC)

A unique odor and color

What should you do to prepare for hurricane planning?

Know your hurricane zone

What are the 3 NYPD survival techniques the can be used in an Active Shooter?

ABC - Avoid, Barricade, Confront

Chemical warfare agents (released intentionally) are often classified according to their:

Effect on the body's primary organ systems

If a civil disturbance or civil unrest occurs outside, the FLSD should ensure:

All staff/visitors are aware of the situation

Definition of an active shooter is: An individual activel engaged in ___________ ___ ________ ___ ____ people in a ________ _____

Killing or attempting to kill; confined area

What basic concepts and actions should be focused on during required Active Shooter Training? (3 items)

Srvival techniques, information for 911, how to respond when police arrive

What agencies participate in unified command during Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Haz-Mat; Explosions/Utility incidents?

NYPD and FDNY

How should building occupants be informed there is an active shooter in the building?

Via as many different methods as possible

Unlike the required responses in other non-fire emergencies, the FLS Director will not be required to:

Automatically recall the elevators or activate fail-safe door system

During an active shooter why is it important to leave personal belongings behind?

Packages or items could be confused as weapons or explosives

What must all FLS staff be familiar with the location of for medical emergencies?

Defibrillators or other medical equipment

Building occupants must be trained to do what after calling 911?

Also notify FLS Director or security staff

What must an active-shooter alert indicate?

That there is an active shooter event and, if possible, where the shooter was last seen

FDNY recommends that guests of hotels and theaters should be informed of:

At least two exits or exit sign(s) on their floor

When should an active shooter alert be sent?

Immediately/as soon as pertinent information is available

During medical emergencies, what should be done with the elevators?

Decide elevator fits stretcher/provides access to patient, recalls it, switch to independent/manual mode

How should the FLSD deliver an active shooter announcement?

In a calm, strong, and confident voice; repeated as necessary

What address must the FLSD or other designated FLS staff give 911 during a medical emergency?

The appropriate building entrance or other location at which emergency responders will be met