In an active shooter incident, which action is appropriate for the FLS Director to take to quickly inform occupants?

In an active shooter incident, which action is appropriate for the FLS Director to take to quickly inform occupants?

• A. Post a lobby sign
• B. Make an all-call notification to alert building occupants
• C. Ignore until authorities arrive
• D. Ventilate the building

Answer: (B)

In an active shooter situation, getting information to occupants quickly is essential because it lets people take immediate protective actions and reduce exposure to danger. The most effective action is to issue an all-call notification to alert building occupants, as it reaches everyone in real time through the main emergency channels and provides clear instructions on what to do next. A lobby sign is too slow and may not be seen by all, and it cannot convey timely, actionable directions to people away from that sign. Waiting for authorities to arrive ignores the critical window to protect oneself, and ventilating the building does not address the threat and could spread danger or contaminants. An all-call alert quickly informs people and helps coordinate protective actions.

In an active shooter situation, getting information to occupants quickly is essential because it lets people take immediate protective actions and reduce exposure to danger. The most effective action is to issue an all-call notification to alert building occupants, as it reaches everyone in real time through the main emergency channels and provides clear instructions on what to do next. A lobby sign is too slow and may not be seen by all, and it cannot convey timely, actionable directions to people away from that sign. Waiting for authorities to arrive ignores the critical window to protect oneself, and ventilating the building does not address the threat and could spread danger or contaminants. An all-call alert quickly informs people and helps coordinate protective actions.