FLSD Non-Fire emergencies (EAP) Exam
Questions and Answers
Question 1
If a natural gas leak occurs in a building requiring an EAP plan, what actions should
the building's FS/EAP Director both take and avoid?
Correct Answer
the FS/EAP or FLS Director should fully evacuate the whole building through a safe
exit and follow the authority's (e.g. FDNY) instructions for the further actions.
Question 2
If a bomb explosion happens outside a building requiring an EAP plan, what actions
should the building's FLS/EAP Director both take and avoid?
Correct Answer
The FDNY highly recommends the FLS/EAP Director relocate the occupants to safe
areas within the
building.
Question 3
True or False: During the Non-Fire emergency the FLSD must not recall the elevators
to the lobby or assigned floor.
Correct Answer
FALSE. Regardless of the emergency, the FLSD needs to recall all elevators to
determine if it is safe to use them for evacuation
Question 4
What are the four types of EAP Actions to be considered in a Non-Fire emergency?
Correct Answer
Shelter in place, In-Building relocation, Partial evacuation and full evacuation.
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,Question 5
When is the FLS/EAP director authorized to announce to the tenants that the threat
has passed ("all clear")?
Correct Answer
The "all clear" can only be given when it is announced by the authorities (e.g FDNY)
that
the threat has passed.
Question 6
When notifying the building occupants about a Non-Fire emergency, the FLSD must
announce "the 4 W's":
Correct Answer
WHAT happened?
WHERE it happened?
WHAT provisions of EAP will be implemented?
WHY are they being instructed to follow these actions?
Question 7
If a natural gas leak occurs OUTSIDE a building requiring an EAP plan, what actions
should the building's FS/EAP Director both take and avoid?
Correct Answer
The FDNY highly recommends the FS/EAP Director to move the occupants out of
the affected area to a safe in-building relocation area. In addition, all the occupants
should be warned to avoid the Location affected by the natural gas leak.
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,Question 8
If a crash happens to a building requiring an EAP plan, what actions should the
building's FLS/EAP Director take and avoid?
Correct Answer
The FDNY highly recommends that the FLS/EAP Director implement a full
evacuation if the whole building is considered to be compromised.
Question 1: What does the acronym FLSD stand for?
A. Fire Life Safety Director
B. Facility Life Safety Director
C. Federal Life Safety Director
D. Facility Lock Safety Director
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Facility Life Safety Director
Rationale: FLSD is the official FDNY designation for the Facility Life Safety Director.
Question 2: What does EAP stand for?
A. Emergency Action Plan
B. Evacuation Assembly Point
C. Emergency Alert Protocol
D. Evacuation Action Procedure
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Emergency Action Plan
Rationale: EAP stands for Emergency Action Plan, which outlines procedures for
various emergencies.
Question 3: What is the FLSD's primary role during a non-fire emergency?
A. Fight the hazard
B. Manage the EAP and coordinate with responders
C. Evacuate immediately
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, D. Call the media
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Manage the EAP and coordinate with responders
Rationale: The FLSD directs building staff, implements the EAP, and interfaces with
emergency responders.
Question 4: Which system is used to broadcast voice instructions during an
emergency?
A. Fire alarm
B. Emergency Communication System (ECS)
C. Public address system
D. Two-way radio
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Emergency Communication System (ECS)
Rationale: The ECS (or Voice Alarm system) is used to broadcast pre-recorded or live
voice instructions.
Question 5: What is the first step when receiving a bomb threat over the phone?
A. Hang up immediately
B. Keep the caller on the line and note details
C. Activate the fire alarm
D. Evacuate the building
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Keep the caller on the line and note details
Rationale: Keeping the caller on the line helps gather critical information about the
bomb's location and timing.
Question 6: When evacuating for a bomb threat, what is the minimum safe
distance?
A. 100 feet
B. 300 feet
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Questions and Answers
Question 1
If a natural gas leak occurs in a building requiring an EAP plan, what actions should
the building's FS/EAP Director both take and avoid?
Correct Answer
the FS/EAP or FLS Director should fully evacuate the whole building through a safe
exit and follow the authority's (e.g. FDNY) instructions for the further actions.
Question 2
If a bomb explosion happens outside a building requiring an EAP plan, what actions
should the building's FLS/EAP Director both take and avoid?
Correct Answer
The FDNY highly recommends the FLS/EAP Director relocate the occupants to safe
areas within the
building.
Question 3
True or False: During the Non-Fire emergency the FLSD must not recall the elevators
to the lobby or assigned floor.
Correct Answer
FALSE. Regardless of the emergency, the FLSD needs to recall all elevators to
determine if it is safe to use them for evacuation
Question 4
What are the four types of EAP Actions to be considered in a Non-Fire emergency?
Correct Answer
Shelter in place, In-Building relocation, Partial evacuation and full evacuation.
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,Question 5
When is the FLS/EAP director authorized to announce to the tenants that the threat
has passed ("all clear")?
Correct Answer
The "all clear" can only be given when it is announced by the authorities (e.g FDNY)
that
the threat has passed.
Question 6
When notifying the building occupants about a Non-Fire emergency, the FLSD must
announce "the 4 W's":
Correct Answer
WHAT happened?
WHERE it happened?
WHAT provisions of EAP will be implemented?
WHY are they being instructed to follow these actions?
Question 7
If a natural gas leak occurs OUTSIDE a building requiring an EAP plan, what actions
should the building's FS/EAP Director both take and avoid?
Correct Answer
The FDNY highly recommends the FS/EAP Director to move the occupants out of
the affected area to a safe in-building relocation area. In addition, all the occupants
should be warned to avoid the Location affected by the natural gas leak.
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,Question 8
If a crash happens to a building requiring an EAP plan, what actions should the
building's FLS/EAP Director take and avoid?
Correct Answer
The FDNY highly recommends that the FLS/EAP Director implement a full
evacuation if the whole building is considered to be compromised.
Question 1: What does the acronym FLSD stand for?
A. Fire Life Safety Director
B. Facility Life Safety Director
C. Federal Life Safety Director
D. Facility Lock Safety Director
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Facility Life Safety Director
Rationale: FLSD is the official FDNY designation for the Facility Life Safety Director.
Question 2: What does EAP stand for?
A. Emergency Action Plan
B. Evacuation Assembly Point
C. Emergency Alert Protocol
D. Evacuation Action Procedure
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Emergency Action Plan
Rationale: EAP stands for Emergency Action Plan, which outlines procedures for
various emergencies.
Question 3: What is the FLSD's primary role during a non-fire emergency?
A. Fight the hazard
B. Manage the EAP and coordinate with responders
C. Evacuate immediately
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, D. Call the media
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Manage the EAP and coordinate with responders
Rationale: The FLSD directs building staff, implements the EAP, and interfaces with
emergency responders.
Question 4: Which system is used to broadcast voice instructions during an
emergency?
A. Fire alarm
B. Emergency Communication System (ECS)
C. Public address system
D. Two-way radio
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Emergency Communication System (ECS)
Rationale: The ECS (or Voice Alarm system) is used to broadcast pre-recorded or live
voice instructions.
Question 5: What is the first step when receiving a bomb threat over the phone?
A. Hang up immediately
B. Keep the caller on the line and note details
C. Activate the fire alarm
D. Evacuate the building
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Keep the caller on the line and note details
Rationale: Keeping the caller on the line helps gather critical information about the
bomb's location and timing.
Question 6: When evacuating for a bomb threat, what is the minimum safe
distance?
A. 100 feet
B. 300 feet
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