alarm silence switch
used to silence the building audible and visual devices after evacuation is complete
while the source of the alarm is being investigated.
building occupants
everyone who enters the shelter
carbon monoxide alarm
single or multiple station alarm that has a sensor, sounder and power supply. It is not
connected to a system
carbon monoxide detector
automatic device that senses carbon monoxide and is connected to the fire alarm
control panel.
central station company
facility that receives alarm signals from the system and reports it to the FDNY
Coordinator of fire safety and alarm systems in homeless shelters
f-80 certificate of fitness holders
deputy coordinator of fire safety and alarm systems
also an f-80 holder and can substitute when coordinator is absent
evacuation
to empty the building of people in response to an emergency
emergency preparedness plan
plan that is implemented to provide info. and guidance when an emergency happens.
fire alarm system
any system that monitors and reports the status of fire alarm or supervisory devices
fire and emergency preparedness staff (FEP)
individuals part of the emergency preparedness plan that will assist in the
implementation of the plan.
fire drill
to practice and familiarize the procedures to be taken during emergency based on the
emergency preparedness plan.
fire guard
holds a certificate of fitness. reports and assists in performing fire safety duties.
fire protection system
devices used to deter/control a fire, activate and alarm. (eg. standpipe systems, fire
alarm systems, extinguishing systems)
fire triangle
fuel, oxygen and heat combined creates fire, without one the fire will extinguish.
free burning stage of a fire
second and fully developed stage of a fire
incipient stage of a fire
first and growth stage of the fire.
in building relocation
moving occupants to a safe area inside the building away from the danger
in building relocation area
designated and safe area to move occupants in case of an emergency