FLS Director immediately conducts a rapid assessment of existing conditions.
ACTION |
Notify EAP Brigade (Engineer, Property Manager, and Security Director), JSOC and pre-designated Emergency Back-up Personnel to report to the pre-determined secure location (or safe alternate). JSOC 212-417-7116 |
WHO |
FLS Director |
HOW |
Via Radio or Phone. |
WHY |
Conduct an initial assessment of the Emergency based on all available information. |
ACTION |
* Immediately Shut down HVAC system from the FCC or BMS. |
WHO |
FLS Director
Chief Engineer |
HOW |
Shut down affected Area/Zone at the FCC or BMS. |
WHY |
Minimize air movement and prevent dissipation of substance. |
ACTION |
* Notify Authorities and Emergency Responders. |
WHO |
JSOC/Security Console
FLS Director |
HOW |
Call 911. |
WHY |
|
ACTION |
Determine Response. |
WHO |
FLS Director
EAP Brigade |
HOW |
EAP Brigade “Huddle” at FCC: Assess and implement appropriate Response. |
WHY |
Provide protection and warning to the greatest number of Persons possible. |
ACTION |
Implement Response. |
WHO |
FLS Director |
HOW |
Direct EAP Members to report to their assigned area to carry out their duties. |
WHY |
Ensure the safety of the greatest number of Persons possible. |
ACTION |
If implementing an EAP Response (SIP, IBR, Evacuation) make a Building-wide Announcement including Stairway Speakers (4 W’s). |
WHO |
FLS Director |
HOW |
PA System located at the FCC. |
WHY |
Provide Occupants all available information including:
|
ACTION |
Manually Recall/Isolate Passenger Elevators based upon your assessment.
If EAP has not been activated at this juncture, consider activating it now. |
WHO |
FLS Director
EAP Brigade Lobby Security Elevator Mechanic (as per Building’s Plan and infrastructure) |
HOW |
Via Fireman Service Lobby Key Switch or Elevator Management System (EMS) recall Elevators to Lobby Level or Alternate Floor. |
WHY |
If required to mitigate the air movement within the Elevator Shaft and to prevent Occupants from using them in an uncontrolled Evacuation. |
ACTION |
Manually recall Freight Elevators. |
WHO |
FLS Director
EAP Brigade Lobby Security Elevator Mechanic (as per Building’s Plan and infrastructure) |
HOW |
Via Fireman Service Lobby Key Switch or Elevator Management System (EMS) recall Freight Elevators to Street Level or area closest for NYPD/FDNY access. |
WHY |
Used to transport NYPD/FDNY Personnel and Persons needing assistance. |
ACTION |
If an EAP Evacuation Response has been ordered, manually release all Doors controlled by the Fail-Safe Electro-Magnetic-System and make an additional “All Call” Announcement. |
WHO |
FLS Director |
HOW |
Manually released at FCC. |
WHY |
To ensure all Doors controlled by Fail-Safe System are released to facilitate the Evacuation of Building Occupants. |
ACTION |
If Occupants are exposed to a harmful substance direct them to a bathroom or other area with sink and shower facilities. |
WHO |
FLS Director
Any EAP Staff |
HOW |
Avoid entry to affected area. Provide direction by PA System, Telephone, Bullhorn from a safe distance. |
WHY |
Allow Occupants to begin decontamination by washing all exposed skin, flushing eyes, nose and mouth with water. To extent possible, have individuals remove any clothing contaminated by harmful substance and seal in plastic bags. |
ACTION |
If Persons are injured implement “Medical Emergency” Procedures as well. |
WHO |
FLS Director
EAP Brigade |
HOW |
As per “Medical Emergency” tab guidelines. |
WHY |
Ensure Occupants receive necessary assistance as quickly as possible. |
ACTION |
Ensure all EAP Staff have their identifying Apparel: Hat, vest or arm band. |
WHO |
FLS Director
Any EAP Staff |
HOW |
|
WHY |
To clearly distinguish the EAP Staff. |
ACTION |
Maintain two-way communication with EAP Staff. |
WHO |
FLS Director |
HOW |
Portable Radios, Warden Phones. |
WHY |
To monitor conditions and report on progress of operation. |
ACTION |
Follow up PA Announcement. |
WHO |
FLS Director |
HOW |
PA System located at the FCC. |
WHY |
To provide Building Occupants with any updated information. |
ACTION |
Liaison with Emergency Responders. |
WHO |
Designated Security Personnel
FLS Director EAP Brigade Building Engineers |
HOW |
Through Incident Commander. * For this type of incident, this will be highest ranking Fire Fighter/Police Officer on scene. |
WHY |
Provide Occupants all available information including:
|
* Simultaneous Notifications - Deputy Fire Life Safety Director and Pre-Designated Emergency Back-Up Personnel will assist in the Emergency Responses and Notifications.
FLS Director immediately conducts a rapid assessment of existing conditions.
ACTION |
Determine Response. |
WHO |
FLS Director
EAP Brigade |
HOW |
EAP Brigade “Huddle” at FCC: Assess and implement appropriate Response. |
WHY |
Provide protection and warning to the greatest number of Persons possible. |
ACTION |
Manually Recall/Isolate Passenger Elevators based upon your assessment.
If EAP has not been activated at this juncture, consider activating it now. |
WHO |
FLS Director
EAP Brigade Lobby Security Elevator Mechanic (as per Building’s Plan and infrastructure) |
HOW |
Via Fireman Service Lobby Key Switch or Elevator Management System (EMS) recall Elevators to Lobby Level or Alternate Floor. |
WHY |
If required to mitigate the air movement within the Elevator Shaft and to prevent Occupants from using them in an uncontrolled Evacuation. |
ACTION |
Manually recall Freight Elevators. |
WHO |
FLS Director
EAP Brigade Lobby Security Elevator Mechanic (as per Building’s Plan and infrastructure) |
HOW |
Via Fireman Service Lobby Key Switch or Elevator Management System (EMS) recall Freight Elevators to Street Level or area closest for NYPD/FDNY access. |
WHY |
Used to transport NYPD/FDNY Personnel and Persons needing assistance. |
ACTION |
If Persons are injured implement “Medical Emergency” Procedures as well. |
WHO |
FLS Director
EAP Brigade |
HOW |
As per “Medical Emergency” tab guidelines. |
WHY |
Ensure Occupants receive necessary assistance as quickly as possible. |
ACTION |
Liaison with Emergency Responders. |
WHO |
Designated Security Personnel
FLS Director EAP Brigade Building Engineers |
HOW |
Through Incident Commander. * For this type of incident, this will be highest ranking Fire Fighter/Police Officer on scene. |
WHY |
Provide Occupants all available information including:
|
* Simultaneous Notifications - Deputy Fire Life Safety Director and Pre-Designated Emergency Back-Up Personnel will assist in the Emergency Responses and Notifications.
FLS Director immediately conducts a rapid assessment of existing conditions.
ACTION |
* Ensure location is physically isolated if possible to prevent further exposure/contamination. |
WHO |
Security
Any EAP Staff |
HOW |
|
WHY |
Prevent any additional Person from entering Contaminated Area. |
ACTION |
* Warn others to avoid the area. |
WHO |
Security
Any EAP Staff |
HOW |
Warning should be consistent with the perceived threat/ability to isolate threat: If substance is isolated physically divert individuals from that area. If unable to isolate the threat utilize the PA System, LiveSafe, E-Mail, Bullhorn from a safe distance if necessary. |
WHY |
Prevent contamination of any additional Persons/Staff. |
ACTION |
Continue to assess/monitor all Building Components. |
WHO |
Any EAP Staff |
HOW |
Members of the EAP Staff are assigned to assess a pre-determined Building Component according to the Building’s EAP. |
WHY |
Ensure all Building Components are assessed to allow for implementation of the EAP. |
ACTION |
Ensure all Emergency Stairway Exits are unobstructed for egress. |
WHO |
Any EAP Staff
Wardens Deputy Wardens |
HOW |
Position EAP Staff at Termination Points of Stairways (Lobby & Street Level) and individual Floor Landings. |
WHY |
Ensure all Stairways remain unobstructed to allow the movement of Evacuating Building Occupants.
Direct Evacuating Building Occupants out and away from the Building. |
ACTION |
If Occupants are exposed to a harmful substance direct them to a bathroom or other area with sink and shower facilities. |
WHO |
FLS Director
Any EAP Staff |
HOW |
Avoid entry to affected area. Provide direction by PA System, Telephone, Bullhorn from a safe distance. |
WHY |
Allow Occupants to begin decontamination by washing all exposed skin, flushing eyes, nose and mouth with water. To extent possible, have individuals remove any clothing contaminated by harmful substance and seal in plastic bags. |
ACTION |
Ensure all EAP Staff have their identifying Apparel: Hat, vest or arm band. |
WHO |
FLS Director
Any EAP Staff |
HOW |
|
WHY |
To clearly distinguish the EAP Staff. |
* Simultaneous Notifications - Deputy Fire Life Safety Director and Pre-Designated Emergency Back-Up Personnel will assist in the Emergency Responses and Notifications.
FLS Director immediately conducts a rapid assessment of existing conditions.
ACTION |
* Ensure location is physically isolated if possible to prevent further exposure/contamination. |
WHO |
Security
Any EAP Staff |
HOW |
|
WHY |
Prevent any additional Person from entering Contaminated Area. |
ACTION |
* Warn others to avoid the area. |
WHO |
Security
Any EAP Staff |
HOW |
Warning should be consistent with the perceived threat/ability to isolate threat: If substance is isolated physically divert individuals from that area. If unable to isolate the threat utilize the PA System, LiveSafe, E-Mail, Bullhorn from a safe distance if necessary. |
WHY |
Prevent contamination of any additional Persons/Staff. |
ACTION |
Manually Recall/Isolate Passenger Elevators based upon your assessment.
If EAP has not been activated at this juncture, consider activating it now. |
WHO |
FLS Director
EAP Brigade Lobby Security Elevator Mechanic (as per Building’s Plan and infrastructure) |
HOW |
Via Fireman Service Lobby Key Switch or Elevator Management System (EMS) recall Elevators to Lobby Level or Alternate Floor. |
WHY |
If required to mitigate the air movement within the Elevator Shaft and to prevent Occupants from using them in an uncontrolled Evacuation. |
ACTION |
Manually recall Freight Elevators. |
WHO |
FLS Director
EAP Brigade Lobby Security Elevator Mechanic (as per Building’s Plan and infrastructure) |
HOW |
Via Fireman Service Lobby Key Switch or Elevator Management System (EMS) recall Freight Elevators to Street Level or area closest for NYPD/FDNY access. |
WHY |
Used to transport NYPD/FDNY Personnel and Persons needing assistance. |
* Simultaneous Notifications - Deputy Fire Life Safety Director and Pre-Designated Emergency Back-Up Personnel will assist in the Emergency Responses and Notifications.
FLS Director immediately conducts a rapid assessment of existing conditions.
ACTION |
* Notify Authorities and Emergency Responders. |
WHO |
JSOC/Security Console
FLS Director |
HOW |
Call 911. |
WHY |
|
ACTION |
Notification to all Brookfield Place FCC's informing FLSDs to make an “All Call” Announcement in their Buildings. |
WHO |
JSOC Operator |
HOW |
Via JSOC/FCC Intercom & FLSDs via the Building’s FA PA System. |
WHY |
Maintain open intercom with FCC's. |
* Simultaneous Notifications - Deputy Fire Life Safety Director and Pre-Designated Emergency Back-Up Personnel will assist in the Emergency Responses and Notifications.
FLS Director immediately conducts a rapid assessment of existing conditions.
ACTION |
Notify Brookfield Corporate Office at 212-417-7000. |
WHO |
Property Manager
Assistant Property Manager Administrative Assistant |
HOW |
Telephone, Email, initiate LiveSafe Message. |
WHY |
Provide information as described above. |
* Simultaneous Notifications - Deputy Fire Life Safety Director and Pre-Designated Emergency Back-Up Personnel will assist in the Emergency Responses and Notifications.
FLS Director immediately conducts a rapid assessment of existing conditions.
ACTION |
Manually Recall/Isolate Passenger Elevators based upon your assessment.
If EAP has not been activated at this juncture, consider activating it now. |
WHO |
FLS Director
EAP Brigade Lobby Security Elevator Mechanic (as per Building’s Plan and infrastructure) |
HOW |
Via Fireman Service Lobby Key Switch or Elevator Management System (EMS) recall Elevators to Lobby Level or Alternate Floor. |
WHY |
If required to mitigate the air movement within the Elevator Shaft and to prevent Occupants from using them in an uncontrolled Evacuation. |
ACTION |
Manually recall Freight Elevators. |
WHO |
FLS Director
EAP Brigade Lobby Security Elevator Mechanic (as per Building’s Plan and infrastructure) |
HOW |
Via Fireman Service Lobby Key Switch or Elevator Management System (EMS) recall Freight Elevators to Street Level or area closest for NYPD/FDNY access. |
WHY |
Used to transport NYPD/FDNY Personnel and Persons needing assistance. |
* Simultaneous Notifications - Deputy Fire Life Safety Director and Pre-Designated Emergency Back-Up Personnel will assist in the Emergency Responses and Notifications.
FLS Director immediately conducts a rapid assessment of existing conditions.
ACTION |
Assess Building’s HVAC System and Supplemental HVAC Units. |
WHO |
Building Engineers
Tenant POC |
HOW |
Report to:
|
WHY |
Closing Outside Air Dampers will prevent contamination of Building’s Interior. |
ACTION |
Assess Utilities:
|
WHO |
Building Engineers |
HOW |
Report to:
|
WHY |
Be prepared to make any critical adjustments to Building’s Utilities and Fuel/Oil Storage. |
ACTION |
Liaison with Emergency Responders. |
WHO |
Designated Security Personnel
FLS Director EAP Brigade Building Engineers |
HOW |
Through Incident Commander. * For this type of incident, this will be highest ranking Fire Fighter/Police Officer on scene. |
WHY |
Provide Occupants all available information including:
|
* Simultaneous Notifications - Deputy Fire Life Safety Director and Pre-Designated Emergency Back-Up Personnel will assist in the Emergency Responses and Notifications.
FLS Director immediately conducts a rapid assessment of existing conditions.
ACTION |
* Immediately Shut down HVAC system from the FCC or BMS. |
WHO |
FLS Director
Chief Engineer |
HOW |
Shut down affected Area/Zone at the FCC or BMS. |
WHY |
Minimize air movement and prevent dissipation of substance. |
* Simultaneous Notifications - Deputy Fire Life Safety Director and Pre-Designated Emergency Back-Up Personnel will assist in the Emergency Responses and Notifications.
FLS Director immediately conducts a rapid assessment of existing conditions.
ACTION |
Restrict Building access. |
WHO |
Security
Critical Operations Staff |
HOW |
Position EAP Staff at all points of Access/Egress. |
WHY |
Deny all access to the Building. |
* Simultaneous Notifications - Deputy Fire Life Safety Director and Pre-Designated Emergency Back-Up Personnel will assist in the Emergency Responses and Notifications.
FLS Director immediately conducts a rapid assessment of existing conditions.
ACTION |
Assess Building’s HVAC System and Supplemental HVAC Units. |
WHO |
Building Engineers
Tenant POC |
HOW |
Report to:
|
WHY |
Closing Outside Air Dampers will prevent contamination of Building’s Interior. |
* Simultaneous Notifications - Deputy Fire Life Safety Director and Pre-Designated Emergency Back-Up Personnel will assist in the Emergency Responses and Notifications.
FLS Director immediately conducts a rapid assessment of existing conditions.
ACTION |
Ensure all Emergency Stairway Exits are unobstructed for egress. |
WHO |
Any EAP Staff
Wardens Deputy Wardens |
HOW |
Position EAP Staff at Termination Points of Stairways (Lobby & Street Level) and individual Floor Landings. |
WHY |
Ensure all Stairways remain unobstructed to allow the movement of Evacuating Building Occupants.
Direct Evacuating Building Occupants out and away from the Building. |
* Simultaneous Notifications - Deputy Fire Life Safety Director and Pre-Designated Emergency Back-Up Personnel will assist in the Emergency Responses and Notifications.
FLS Director immediately conducts a rapid assessment of existing conditions.
ACTION |
Ensure all Emergency Stairway Exits are unobstructed for egress. |
WHO |
Any EAP Staff
Wardens Deputy Wardens |
HOW |
Position EAP Staff at Termination Points of Stairways (Lobby & Street Level) and individual Floor Landings. |
WHY |
Ensure all Stairways remain unobstructed to allow the movement of Evacuating Building Occupants.
Direct Evacuating Building Occupants out and away from the Building. |
* Simultaneous Notifications - Deputy Fire Life Safety Director and Pre-Designated Emergency Back-Up Personnel will assist in the Emergency Responses and Notifications.