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A firefighter is reviewing a building's 'Emergency Evacuation Plan' which includes a designated 'Assembly Point A' located 50 metres north of the main entrance. During a drill, some occupants gather only 15 metres from the building. What is the main deficiency in their evacuation procedure?

The plan specifies 'Assembly Point A' is 50 meters north. Gathering 15 meters away means they did not go to the designated safe location, which is a critical pa

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Question: A firefighter is reviewing a building's 'Emergency Evacuation Plan' which includes a designated 'Assembly Point A' located 50 metres north of the main entrance. During a drill, some occupants gather only 15 metres from the building. What is the main deficiency in their evacuation procedure?

Answer options:

  • They did not notify the fire department. ✅ They failed to go to the designated safe assembly point.
  • They did not account for all personnel.
  • They evacuated too slowly from the building.

Correct answer: They failed to go to the designated safe assembly point.

Explanation: The plan specifies 'Assembly Point A' is 50 meters north. Gathering 15 meters away means they did not go to the designated safe location, which is a critical part of an effective evacuation plan.

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