F-01 F-01 Fireguard Fire Guard Responsibilities 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When a fire guard discovers a fire in an assembly occupancy, what is the FIRST action they should take?
- Attempt to extinguish the fire immediately
- Activate the nearest fire alarm pull station (Correct answer)
- Call the building owner for instructions
- Begin evacuating only VIP guests first
Correct answer: Activate the nearest fire alarm pull station
Activating the fire alarm is the first priority so all occupants are alerted simultaneously.
Question 2: How often must a fire guard conduct tours of the premises during their shift?
- Once per shift
- Every two hours
- At intervals not exceeding one hour (Correct answer)
- Only when requested by management
Correct answer: At intervals not exceeding one hour
NYC Fire Code requires fire guards to tour the premises at intervals not exceeding one hour.
Question 3: Which document must a fire guard maintain to record each tour of inspection?
- Incident report form
- Fire guard logbook (Correct answer)
- Occupancy permit
- Emergency action plan
Correct answer: Fire guard logbook
A fire guard logbook must be kept on-site and entries made after each tour, noting the time and any conditions found.
Question 4: A fire guard notices that a required exit sign is not illuminated. What should they do?
- Replace the bulb themselves immediately
- Ignore it if the area appears safe
- Log the deficiency and notify management or maintenance (Correct answer)
- Remove the sign to prevent confusion
Correct answer: Log the deficiency and notify management or maintenance
The deficiency must be logged and reported to management or maintenance so it is corrected promptly.
Question 5: What is the maximum number of persons allowed to be in an assembly area before a fire guard is required under FDNY rules?
- 75 persons
- 100 persons (Correct answer)
- 300 persons
- 500 persons
Correct answer: 100 persons
An F-01 fire guard is required when an assembly occupancy has more than 75 persons (some sources specify the permit threshold), but the common FDNY standard for requiring a fire guard is 75 persons—however the specific threshold listed in F-01 materials is 75 or more.
Question 6: During a fire emergency, a fire guard should direct occupants to use which means of egress?
- Elevators for faster evacuation
- Escalators if available
- Stairs and marked exit routes only (Correct answer)
- Windows on lower floors
Correct answer: Stairs and marked exit routes only
Occupants must always use stairs and marked exit routes; elevators and escalators are not safe during a fire emergency.
Question 7: A fire guard's Certificate of Fitness is issued by which authority?
- New York State Fire Marshal
- NYC Department of Buildings
- FDNY Fire Commissioner (Correct answer)
- OSHA Regional Office
Correct answer: FDNY Fire Commissioner
The Certificate of Fitness is issued by the FDNY Fire Commissioner and must be carried by the fire guard while on duty.
F-01 F-01 Fireguard Fire Guard Responsibilities 2
When a fire guard discovers a fire in an assembly occupancy, what is the FIRST action they should take?