GRACE BUILDING

FLS Director immediately conducts a rapid assessment of existing conditions.

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
Immediately shut down HVAC System at the Fire Command Center.
WHO
FLS Director
Building Engineers
HOW
Perform One-Point Shutdown at Fire Command Center 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.
  • EAP Response the Building will implement.

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

ACTION
If Explosion is involved, follow procedures for “Explosion-Bomb” as well.
WHO
FSL Director
EAP Brigade
HOW
Follow initial procedures under “Explosion-Bomb” tab.
WHY
Some of these procedures will assist in managing this event.

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
EAP Brigade
Any EAP Staff
HOW
Avoid entry to affected area. Provide direction by PA System, telephone, bullhorn for 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
Follow initial procedures under “Medical-Emergency” tab.
WHY
Provide to the best of your ability Basic First Aid as you await the arrival of EMS.

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 Passenger Elevators to the Lobby.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
Lobby Security
Elevator Mechanic
HOW
Recall Elevators to lobby level in Phase I.
WHY
Gain/Maintain control of the movement of Building Occupants.

ACTION
Manually recall Freight Elevators to Lobby.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
Lobby Security
Elevator Mechanic
(as per Building’s Plan and infrastructure)
HOW
Recall Freight Elevators to Lobby Level.
WHY
Used to assist 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
Ensure all EAP staff don 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
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
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
Building Engineers
Lobby 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
Notify the Property Management Office at 212-382-9350.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
HOW
Hand held radio, cell phone, or telephone.
WHY
Provide information as described above.

ACTION
If Explosion is involved, follow procedures for “Explosion-Bomb” as well.
WHO
FSL Director
EAP Brigade
HOW
Follow initial procedures under “Explosion-Bomb” tab.
WHY
Some of these procedures will assist in managing this event.

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
EAP Brigade
Any EAP Staff
HOW
Avoid entry to affected area. Provide direction by PA System, telephone, bullhorn for 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
Follow initial procedures under “Medical-Emergency” tab.
WHY
Provide to the best of your ability Basic First Aid as you await the arrival of EMS.

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 Passenger Elevators to the Lobby.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
Lobby Security
Elevator Mechanic
HOW
Recall Elevators to lobby level in Phase I.
WHY
Gain/Maintain control of the movement of Building Occupants.

ACTION
Manually recall Freight Elevators to Lobby.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
Lobby Security
Elevator Mechanic
(as per Building’s Plan and infrastructure)
HOW
Recall Freight Elevators to Lobby Level.
WHY
Used to assist Persons needing assistance.

ACTION
Assess all interior Stairways.
WHO
EAP Brigade
Critical Operations 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
Establish liaison with Emergency Responders.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
Building Engineers
Lobby 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
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
EAP Brigade
Any EAP Staff
HOW
Avoid entry to affected area. Provide direction by PA System, telephone, bullhorn for 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
Warn others to avoid the area.
WHO
Security
Any EAP Staff
HOW
PA System, Telephone, E-Mail, Bullhorn.
WHY
Prevent contamination of any additional Persons/Staff.

ACTION
Control Access to and Egress from Building.
WHO
Lobby Security
Any EAP 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
Ensure all EAP staff don 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
Warn others to avoid the area.
WHO
Security
Any EAP Staff
HOW
PA System, Telephone, E-Mail, Bullhorn.
WHY
Prevent contamination of any additional Persons/ Staff.

ACTION
Manually recall Passenger Elevators to the Lobby.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
Lobby Security
Elevator Mechanic
HOW
Recall Elevators to lobby level in Phase I.
WHY
Gain/Maintain control of the movement of Building Occupants.

ACTION
Manually recall Freight Elevators to Lobby.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
Lobby Security
Elevator Mechanic
(as per Building’s Plan and infrastructure)
HOW
Recall Freight Elevators to Lobby Level.
WHY
Used to assist Persons needing assistance.

ACTION
Control Access to and Egress from Building.
WHO
Lobby Security
Any EAP 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
Establish liaison with Emergency Responders.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
Building Engineers
Lobby 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
Notify Brookfield Corporate Office at 212-417-7000.
WHO
Property Manager
Assistant Property Manager
Administrative Assistant
HOW
Telephone, E-mail, 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 to the Lobby.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
Lobby Security
Elevator Mechanic
HOW
Recall Elevators to lobby level in Phase I.
WHY
Gain/Maintain control of the movement of Building Occupants.

ACTION
Manually recall Freight Elevators to Lobby.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
Lobby Security
Elevator Mechanic
(as per Building’s Plan and infrastructure)
HOW
Recall Freight Elevators to Lobby Level.
WHY
Used to assist 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 at the Fire Command Center.
WHO
FLS Director
Building Engineers
HOW
Perform One-Point Shutdown at Fire Command Center or BMS.
WHY
Minimize air movement and prevent dissipation of substance.

ACTION
Assess Utilities:
  • Electric System.
  • Steam Service.
  • Natural Gas Service.
  • Fuel/Oil Storage.
WHO
Building Engineers
HOW
  • Report to MER Locations
  • Control Tenant Supplemental Units as necessary.
WHY
Closing Outside Air Dampers will prevent contamination of Building’s interior.

ACTION
Establish liaison with Emergency Responders.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
Building Engineers
Lobby 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 all interior Stairways.
WHO
EAP Brigade
Critical Operations 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.


FS/EAP Director immediately conducts a rapid assessment of existing conditions.

ACTION
Assess all interior Stairways.
WHO
EAP Brigade
Critical Operations 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
EAP Brigade
Critical Operations 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.