Which action is described as incorrect for control station handling of an alarm signal?

Which action is described as incorrect for control station handling of an alarm signal?

• A. Call the premise to verify the alarm, Then re transmit the signal to the public fire service
• B. Transmit the alarm signal to the public fire service
• C. Verify the alarm with the premises then notify building management
• D. Do not transmit any signal until a supervisor approves

Answer: (A)

Promptly notifying the public fire service is the essential action. The moment an alarm signal is received, it should be transmitted to the fire department without delaying for on-site verification. Calling the premises first to verify the alarm slows the dispatch and can cost valuable time needed for a proper response. Transmitting to the fire service right away is the correct practice. Waiting for supervisor approval or delaying to verify with the premises before sending the signal does not meet standard response requirements. Notifying building management is secondary to notifying the fire service and does not replace the need for immediate dispatch.

Promptly notifying the public fire service is the essential action. The moment an alarm signal is received, it should be transmitted to the fire department without delaying for on-site verification. Calling the premises first to verify the alarm slows the dispatch and can cost valuable time needed for a proper response.

Transmitting to the fire service right away is the correct practice. Waiting for supervisor approval or delaying to verify with the premises before sending the signal does not meet standard response requirements. Notifying building management is secondary to notifying the fire service and does not replace the need for immediate dispatch.