F-89 Emergency Action Plan (EAPD) / Fire Safety Director (FSD) Practice Exam

Who is correct regarding Ms. Lane's request to be added to the list of occupants needing assistance?

1. The EAPD was correct to deny her request.

2. Ms. Lane is correct; she only needs to give contact information.

3. Ms. Lane is incorrect; medical conditions are obligatory.

4. The decision should be deferred to building management.

The correct answer is: Ms. Lane is correct; she only needs to give contact information.

The answer is that Ms. Lane is indeed correct in her assertion that she only needs to provide her contact information. In emergency situations, it is common protocol for individuals needing assistance to inform their designated safety personnel about their presence and contact details. This allows for an efficient plan of action in case of an emergency evacuation or situation requiring assistance. While medical conditions can be relevant in some contexts—especially if specific support or adaptations are needed—there is no strict requirement for a person needing assistance to disclose their medical conditions when requesting to be on an assistance list. The primary focus should be on ensuring that the personnel responsible for safety are aware of who needs help and how to reach them. Therefore, providing contact information is often sufficient to facilitate the required support during an emergency.