Upon receiving a fire alarm, where should a member of the Fire FLS Brigade remain to guide the Fire Department?

When a fire alarm is received, the member of the Fire Life Safety Brigade should position themselves on the floor below the fire floor. This location is ideal for several reasons. It provides a safer environment, minimizing exposure to smoke and heat that may be present on the fire floor as the situation develops.

From the floor below, the brigade member can effectively assess the situation and relay vital information to the arriving Fire Department personnel without directly putting themselves in harm's way. Additionally, being on a floor below allows for a clear line of communication with both occupants of the building and the firefighters as they navigate the building and respond to the fire. This strategy enhances the overall safety of both building occupants and emergency responders while ensuring that guidance and assistance can be rendered effectively.

Choosing other locations such as the roof, fire floor, or basement would inherently present risks and challenges that could hinder effective communication and guidance to emergency services, making the selected option the most logical and safe choice.