GRACE BUILDING

FLS Director immediately conducts a rapid assessment of existing conditions.

ACTION
* Notify Authorities and Emergency Responders.
WHO
FLS Director
Lobby Security
HOW
Call 911 from hardwire Phones if possible.
*Minimize use of Radios and Cell Phones in area.
WHY
Provide as much information as you can, such as:
  • Exact location of Vehicle.
  • Make, model, color, year and license plate of Vehicle.
  • Description of anyone in Vehicle or Person(s) who left Vehicle at location.
  • EAP Response Building will implement.

ACTION
Notify EAP Brigade to report to FCC.
WHO
FLS Director
HOW
Hand held Radio, Cell Phone, or Telephone.
WHY
Conduct an initial assessment of the Emergency based on all available information.


ACTION
Notify Building Management Office at 212-382-9350.
WHO
FLS Director
Lobby Security
HOW
Telephone, Email.
WHY
Provide information as described above.


ACTION
Determine EAP Response.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
HOW
Ascertain as much information as possible and assess the EAP Responses.
* If situation allows, consider EAP Brigade “Huddle” at FCC or Alternate Internal Meeting Point.
WHY
Provide protection and warning to the greatest number of Persons possible.
* If Vehicle is in a location that endangers the perimeter of the Building (i.e. adjacent to or in direct sight of the Building), In-Building Relocation would normally provide the greatest degree of protection to Occupants.


ACTION
Implement EAP Response.
WHO
FLS Director
HOW
Inform Building Staff members which EAP Response is being implemented and instruct them to report to their assigned area to carry out their duties.
WHY
Ensure the safety of the greatest number of Persons possible.

ACTION
Make Building-wide Announcement including Stairway Speakers in the affected Building(s) (4W’s).
WHO
FLS Director
HOW
PA System located at the FCC's.
WHY
Provide Occupants all available information including:
  • What has happened.
  • Where it has happened.
  • What EAP Response is being implemented.
  • Why the Response is being implemented.

ACTION
Manually recall Passenger 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 Elevators to Lobby Level in Phase I.
WHY
Gain/Maintain control of the movement of Building Occupants.


ACTION
Manually recall Freight Elevator(s).
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 Lobby Level in Phase I.
WHY
EUsed to assist Persons needing assistance in an Evacuation.


ACTION
Manually release all Doors controlled by the Fail-Safe Electro-Magnetic System.
WHO
FLS Director
HOW
Manually released at FCC.
WHY
  • Direct Evacuating Building Occupants out and away from the Building.
  • Deny all access to the Building.

ACTION
Ensure all EAP Staff have their identifying Apparel: hat, vest or arm band.
WHO
FLS Director
Any EAP Staff
HOW
  • Have staff distribute appropriate Apparel.
  • Remind Wardens, Deputy Wardens and Searchers via PA Announcement.
WHY
To clearly distinguish the EAP Staff.


ACTION
Provide follow up PA Announcement.
WHO
FLS Director
HOW
PA System at FCC.
WHY
To provide Building Occupants with any updated information.


ACTION
Establish 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
  • Direct Emergency Personnel to affected area.
  • Provide information on current conditions and what actions have been initiated.
  • Serve as a conduit for information and instruction from Emergency Personnel to Building Occupants.

ACTION
If Explosion occurs: Implement Explosion-Bomb Procedures.
WHO
FLS Director
HOW
Follow directions under "Explosion: Bomb" tab.
WHY
Provide appropriate Response should an Explosion occur.


* 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 EAP Response.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
HOW
Ascertain as much information as possible and assess the EAP Responses.
* If situation allows, consider EAP Brigade “Huddle” at FCC or Alternate Internal Meeting Point.
WHY
Provide protection and warning to the greatest number of Persons possible.
* If Vehicle is in a location that endangers the perimeter of the Building (i.e. adjacent to or in direct sight of the Building), In-Building Relocation would normally provide the greatest degree of protection to Occupants.


ACTION
Manually recall Passenger 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 Elevators to Lobby Level in Phase I.
WHY
Gain/Maintain control of the movement of Building Occupants.


ACTION
Manually recall Freight Elevator(s).
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 Lobby Level in Phase I.
WHY
EUsed to assist Persons needing assistance in an Evacuation.


ACTION
Assess/Monitor all critical Building Systems.
WHO
EAP Brigade
Critical Operations Staff
HOW
Members of the EAP Staff are assigned to assess a pre-determined Building System according to the Building’s EAP.
WHY
Ensure all Building Systems are assessed to allow for implementation of the EAP.


ACTION
Check entire perimeter of Building.
WHO
Designated Security Personnel
HOW
  • Physical search of perimeter.
  • Video Surveillance System.
WHY
Provide protection and warning to the greatest number of Persons possible.
* If Vehicle is in a location that endangers the perimeter of the Building (i.e. adjacent to or in direct sight of the Building), In-Building Relocation would normally provide the greatest degree of protection to Occupants.


ACTION
Establish 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
  • Direct Emergency Personnel to affected area.
  • Provide information on current conditions and what actions have been initiated.
  • Serve as a conduit for information and instruction from Emergency Personnel to Building Occupants.

* 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.


ACTION
Ensure all EAP Staff have their identifying Apparel: hat, vest or arm band.
WHO
FLS Director
Any EAP Staff
HOW
  • Have staff distribute appropriate Apparel.
  • Remind Wardens, Deputy Wardens and Searchers via PA Announcement.
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
* Notify Authorities and Emergency Responders.
WHO
FLS Director
Lobby Security
HOW
Call 911 from hardwire Phones if possible.
*Minimize use of Radios and Cell Phones in area.
WHY
Provide as much information as you can, such as:
  • Exact location of Vehicle.
  • Make, model, color, year and license plate of Vehicle.
  • Description of anyone in Vehicle or Person(s) who left Vehicle at location.
  • EAP Response Building will implement.

ACTION
Notify Building Management Office at 212-382-9350.
WHO
FLS Director
Lobby Security
HOW
Telephone, Email.
WHY
Provide information as described above.


ACTION
Prevent Persons from Exiting on the side of the Building where the Vehicle is located.
WHO
Lobby Security
HOW
Lock or Barricade all Doors and Stairwells Exiting on side of Building where Vehicle is located.
WHY
Prevent Persons from entering possible blast area.


ACTION
Manually recall Passenger 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 Elevators to Lobby Level in Phase I.
WHY
Gain/Maintain control of the movement of Building Occupants.


ACTION
Manually recall Freight Elevator(s).
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 Lobby Level in Phase I.
WHY
EUsed to assist Persons needing assistance in an Evacuation.


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.


ACTION
Establish 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
  • Direct Emergency Personnel to affected area.
  • Provide information on current conditions and what actions have been initiated.
  • Serve as a conduit for information and instruction from Emergency Personnel to Building Occupants.

* 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 Operator
FLS Director
Lobby Security
HOW
Call 911 from hardwire Phones if possible.
*Minimize use of Radios and Cell Phones in area.
WHY
Provide as much information as you can, such as:
  • Exact location of Vehicle.
  • Make, model, color, year and license plate of Vehicle.
  • Description of anyone in Vehicle or Person(s) who left Vehicle at location.
  • EAP Response Building will implement.

* 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 Passenger 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 Elevators to Lobby Level in Phase I.
WHY
Gain/Maintain control of the movement of Building Occupants.


ACTION
Manually recall Freight Elevator(s).
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 Lobby Level in Phase I.
WHY
EUsed to assist Persons needing assistance in an Evacuation.


* 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:
  • MER Locations.
  • Control Tenant Supplemental Units as necessary.
WHY
Be prepared to make any critical adjustments to Building’s Utilities and Fuel/Oil Storage.


ACTION
Assess Utilities:
  • Electric System.
  • Steam Service.
  • Natural Gas Service.
  • Fuel/Oil Storage.
WHO
Building Engineers
HOW
Report to:
  • MER Locations.
  • Shut Off Locations of Steam and Natural Gas.
  • Location of Fuel/Oil Tanks.
WHY
Be prepared to make any critical adjustments to Building’s Utilities and Fuel/Oil Storage.


ACTION
Establish 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
  • Direct Emergency Personnel to affected area.
  • Provide information on current conditions and what actions have been initiated.
  • Serve as a conduit for information and instruction from Emergency Personnel to Building Occupants.

* 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/Monitor all critical Building Systems.
WHO
EAP Brigade
Critical Operations Staff
HOW
Members of the EAP Staff are assigned to assess a pre-determined Building System according to the Building’s EAP.
WHY
Ensure all Building Systems are assessed to allow for implementation of the EAP.


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:
  • MER Locations.
  • Control Tenant Supplemental Units as necessary.
WHY
Be prepared to make any critical adjustments to Building’s Utilities and Fuel/Oil Storage.


* 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.