February 2019

Sprinklers are intended to control the heat release rate of the fire. Sprinklers cool the nearby items to prevent the spread of fire.

The fire dies out when burning particles disappear or after manual extinguishing. Water reactive materials may present special risks in an area.

When the sprinkler system is out-of-service, it can’t be used to extinguish fires.

When sprinklers are not installed, the chances property loss because of a fire will be increased.

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The main reason for a fire alarm system is to warn building occupants and to transmit signal to the FDNY.

The transmission is done by an approved central station company.

Impaired systems may cause a delay in alerting building occupants and Fire Department. That may lead to a risk of serious property loss, personal injury or death.

In general, a fire alarm system may be automatic, manually activated, or both.

When a Fire occurs, the alarm system warns the tenants within the premises by triggering loud sirens, gongs, bells, speakers, horns and flashing lights.

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The two types are

Single action and Double action stations.

Above image is Single action stations. 

Single action stations need only 1 step to sound the alarm.

The cover on these alarm stations serves as a lever.

This kind of alarm station is often found indoors, e.g., in office buildings. When the cover is pulled down, it sends the alarm signal.

Above image is Double action stations. 

Double action stations require 2 steps in order to activate the alarm.

The user must:

Break a glass, open a door or lift a cover

Then gain access to a switch or lever which must then be operated to initiate an alarm.

To activate this type of alarm station the cover must be lifted before the lever is pulled.

This kind of double action station is often found indoors. Another kind of double action break glass station requires someone to break a small glass with a small metal mallet.

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Fire alarm systems that are manually activated use fire alarm pull stations. The manual pull stations may not directly transmit a signal to the FDNY.

A phone call must always be made to 911 or the FDNY dispatcher.

DON’T assume that the FDNY has been called if you hear a fire alarm or smoke detector sound.

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A Fire Sprinkler system is a live fire protection required by FDNY rules.

Fire sprinklers consists of a water supply system that delivers suitable pressure and flows to a water distribution piping system.

The water distribution piping system is connected to fire sprinklers.

The purpose of sprinklers is to control and extinguish the fire

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The nature of the emergency and address are the most critical pieces of information.

The operator may also ask what the nearest cross-street is

if anyone is in need of medical attention

if so, what are their symptoms

Additionally, you should be prepared to answer other 911 operator questions, which may include:

The phone number you are calling from

The nature of the emergency

Details about the emergency, such as

a physical description of a person who may have committed a crime

a description of any fire that may be burning

or a description of injuries or symptoms being experienced by a person having a medical emergency

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Fire guards can use cell phones to make notifications. They should ensure that there is enough battery power to cover their shift.

Notifying by phone is the most direct and effective way to notify the Fire Department.

If a fire guard becomes aware of a fire, he/she must immediately telephone 911 and report the emergency. There should be no delays in making such notification.

The Fire Department may also be notified using a street fire alarm pull station.

The fire guard should also immediately notify the impairment coordinator or FSD or CSFSM or other on-site responsible personnel of the emergency, but only after telephoning 911.

The responsible person will give directions to the Fire Guard. The Fire Guard must follow those instructions.

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FOR ALL BUILDINGS/OCCUPANCIES:

Before starting to patrol the affected area, the fire guard should have enough knowledge to identify:

1. The entry routes to the affected area
2. The extent of the out-of-service condition
3. The location of hazardous materials that are stored, handled or used in the building (including fuel oil storage tanks)
4. The location of portable fire extinguishers
5. The means available for the fire guard to make the required notification

NYCTBM, INC. A Fireguard Company
Please note: This material is information contained in the F-01 (City-Wide Fire Guard for Impairment) 
study guide