GRACE BUILDING

FLS Director immediately conducts a rapid assessment of existing conditions.

ACTION
Notify EAP Brigade to report to FCC.
WHO
FLS Director
HOW
Via Radio.
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
FLS Director
HOW
Call 911.
WHY
State the following information:
  • Building Address.
  • Nature and extent of the Emergency.
  • Location within the Building.
  • Number of Persons exposed/ injured.
  • Type of EAP Response the Building will implement.

ACTION
Notify Property Management Office at 212-382-9350.
WHO
FLS Director
Security
HOW
Hand held radio, cell phone, or telephone.
WHY
Provide information as described above.

ACTION
Determine EAP Response.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
HOW
EAP Brigade “Huddle” at FCC:
Ascertain as much information as possible and assess available Response.
WHY
Provide protection and warning to the greatest number of Persons possible.

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 a Building-wide Announcement including Stairway Speakers (4W’s).
WHO
FLS Director
HOW
PA System located at the FCC.
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/Isolate Elevators based upon your assessment.
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 it is 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
Manually release all Doors controlled by the Fail-Safe Electro-Magnetic-System.
WHO
FLS Director
HOW
Manually released at FCC.
WHY
To ensure all Doors controlled by Fail-Safe System are released.

ACTION
Relocate Persons from affected area.
* If Occupants are exposed to harmful substance direct them to bathroom or other area with sink or shower facilities if possible.
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 Person remove and seal in plastic bags any clothing contaminated by harmful substance.


ACTION
If Persons are injured implement Medical Emergency Procedures as well.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
HOW
As per Medical Emergency tab.
WHY
Ensure Persons receive necessary basic First Aid Medical assistance as quickly as possible prior to arrival of EMS.

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
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 at FCC.
WHY
To provide Building Occupants with any updated information.

ACTION
Liaison with Emergency Responders.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
Building Engineers
Security
HOW
Through Incident Commander.
* For this type of incident, this will be the 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
Determine EAP Response.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
HOW
EAP Brigade “Huddle” at FCC:
Ascertain as much information as possible and assess available Response.
WHY
Provide protection and warning to the greatest number of Persons possible.

ACTION
Manually Recall/Isolate Elevators based upon your assessment.
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 it is 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.
WHY
Ensure Persons receive necessary basic First Aid Medical assistance as quickly as possible prior to arrival of EMS.

ACTION
Liaison with Emergency Responders.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
Building Engineers
Security
HOW
Through Incident Commander.
* For this type of incident, this will be the 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 location is physically isolated if possible to prevent further exposure/contamination.
WHO
Security
Any EAP Staff
HOW
  • Close/Lock any Doors leading to contaminated area.
  • Post guards at Entry Points.
  • Post Warning Signs and/or Tape.
WHY
Prevent any additional Person from entering contaminated area.

ACTION
Warn others to avoid the area.
WHO
Security
Any EAP Staff
HOW
PA System, LiveSafe, E-Mail, Bullhorn from a safe distance if necessary.
WHY
Prevent contamination of any additional Persons/Staff.

ACTION
Notify Property Management Office at 212-382-9350.
WHO
FLS Director
Security
HOW
Hand held radio, cell phone, or telephone.
WHY
Provide information as described above.

ACTION
Manually Recall/Isolate Elevators based upon your assessment.
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 it is 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
Access to and Egress from Building.
WHO
Security
Critical Operations Staff
HOW
Position EAP Staff at all points of Access/Egress.
WHY
  • Direct Evacuating Building Occupants out and away from the Building.
  • Deny all access to the Building.

ACTION
Liaison with Emergency Responders.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
Building Engineers
Security
HOW
Through Incident Commander.
* For this type of incident, this will be the 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 location is physically isolated if possible to prevent further exposure/contamination.
WHO
Security
Any EAP Staff
HOW
  • Close/Lock any Doors leading to contaminated area.
  • Post guards at Entry Points.
  • Post Warning Signs and/or Tape.
WHY
Prevent any additional Person from entering contaminated area.

ACTION
Warn others to avoid the area.
WHO
Security
Any EAP Staff
HOW
PA System, LiveSafe, E-Mail, Bullhorn from a safe distance if necessary.
WHY
Prevent contamination of any additional Persons/Staff.

ACTION
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
Assess all interior Stairways.
WHO
Any EAP Staff
Wardens
Deputy Wardens
HOW
Position EAP Staff to Termination Points of Stairways (Lobby & Street Level) and individual Floor Landings.
WHY
Ensure all Stairways remain unobstructed to allow the movement of Building Occupants.

ACTION
Relocate Persons from affected area.
* If Occupants are exposed to harmful substance direct them to bathroom or other area with sink or shower facilities if possible.
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 Person remove and seal in plastic bags any clothing contaminated by harmful substance.


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
Access to and Egress from Building.
WHO
Security
Critical Operations Staff
HOW
Position EAP Staff at all points of Access/Egress.
WHY
  • Direct Evacuating Building Occupants out and away from the Building.
  • 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
Notify Brookfield Corporate Office at 212-417-7000.
WHO
Property Manager
Assistant Property Manager
Administrative Assistant
HOW
Telephone, Email, initiate LiveSafe.
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 Elevators based upon your assessment.
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 it is 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
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
Assess Building’s HVAC System and Supplemental HVAC Units.
WHO
Building Engineers
Tenant POC
HOW
  • Report to MER Locations.
  • Close Floor Dampers if instructed.
  • Control Tenant Supplemental Units as necessary.
WHY
Closing Outside Air Dampers will prevent contamination of Building’s Interior.

ACTION
Asses 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
Liaison with Emergency Responders.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
Building Engineers
Security
HOW
Through Incident Commander.
* For this type of incident, this will be the 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 Building’s HVAC System and Supplemental HVAC Units.
WHO
Building Engineers
Tenant POC
HOW
  • Report to MER Locations.
  • Close Floor Dampers if instructed.
  • Control Tenant Supplemental Units as necessary.
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
Assess all interior Stairways.
WHO
Any EAP Staff
Wardens
Deputy Wardens
HOW
Position EAP Staff to Termination Points of Stairways (Lobby & Street Level) and individual Floor Landings.
WHY
Ensure all Stairways remain unobstructed to allow the movement of 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 all interior Stairways.
WHO
Any EAP Staff
Wardens
Deputy Wardens
HOW
Position EAP Staff to Termination Points of Stairways (Lobby & Street Level) and individual Floor Landings.
WHY
Ensure all Stairways remain unobstructed to allow the movement of Building Occupants.

* Simultaneous Notifications - Deputy Fire Life Safety Director and Pre-Designated Emergency Back-Up Personnel will assist in the Emergency Responses and Notifications.