ELEVATOR EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED
Describe Phase 1 Emergency Recall Operations. (HFD Elevator Awareness &
FEO PPT slide 21) - ANSWER The operation of an elevator where it is
automatically or manually recalled to the recall level and removed from the
normal service because of activation of firefighters' emergency operation
Describe Phase II Emergency In-Car Operations. (HFD Elevator Awareness &
FEO PPT slide 21) - ANSWER The operation of an elevator by firefighters,
where the operation of the elevator is under their control.
What is the Recall Level, with reference to elevators? (HFD Elevator
Awareness & FEO PPT slide 21) - ANSWER Recall Level - The designated or
alternate level that cars are returned to when
Phase I Emergency Recall Operation is activated.
What are 2 common elevator types?
(HFD Elevator Awareness & FEO PPT slide 25) - ANSWER Traction and
Hydraulic
What is the usual limited number of floors that a hydraulic elevator is used for?
(HFD Elevator Awareness & FEO PPT slide 33) - ANSWER 6 or less
What is the purpose of Firefighter Emergency Operations (FEO)? (HFD
Elevator Awareness & FEO PPT slide 40) - ANSWER It removes control and
accessibility of elevator cars from the public and gives it
What are the 3 Golden rules for operating an Elevator in Firefighter Emergency
Operations (FEO) (HFD Elevator Awareness & FEO PPT slide 53) - ANSWER
1) Turn the switches ON (Phase I and Phase II)
2) Never leave the elevator car without the key (HOLD)
3) If all goes wrong turn the phase 2 switch off
What are the 2 of the operational requirements set out for FEO in the Elevator
Code? And state where they are physically found.
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED
Describe Phase 1 Emergency Recall Operations. (HFD Elevator Awareness &
FEO PPT slide 21) - ANSWER The operation of an elevator where it is
automatically or manually recalled to the recall level and removed from the
normal service because of activation of firefighters' emergency operation
Describe Phase II Emergency In-Car Operations. (HFD Elevator Awareness &
FEO PPT slide 21) - ANSWER The operation of an elevator by firefighters,
where the operation of the elevator is under their control.
What is the Recall Level, with reference to elevators? (HFD Elevator
Awareness & FEO PPT slide 21) - ANSWER Recall Level - The designated or
alternate level that cars are returned to when
Phase I Emergency Recall Operation is activated.
What are 2 common elevator types?
(HFD Elevator Awareness & FEO PPT slide 25) - ANSWER Traction and
Hydraulic
What is the usual limited number of floors that a hydraulic elevator is used for?
(HFD Elevator Awareness & FEO PPT slide 33) - ANSWER 6 or less
What is the purpose of Firefighter Emergency Operations (FEO)? (HFD
Elevator Awareness & FEO PPT slide 40) - ANSWER It removes control and
accessibility of elevator cars from the public and gives it
What are the 3 Golden rules for operating an Elevator in Firefighter Emergency
Operations (FEO) (HFD Elevator Awareness & FEO PPT slide 53) - ANSWER
1) Turn the switches ON (Phase I and Phase II)
2) Never leave the elevator car without the key (HOLD)
3) If all goes wrong turn the phase 2 switch off
What are the 2 of the operational requirements set out for FEO in the Elevator
Code? And state where they are physically found.
