F-02 Fireguard Emergency Response Procedures 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When a fireguard discovers smoke in a stairwell, what is the FIRST action to take?
- Investigate the source before alerting anyone
- Activate the nearest fire alarm pull station (Correct answer)
- Open windows to ventilate the stairwell
- Wait to see if the smoke clears on its own
Correct answer: Activate the nearest fire alarm pull station
Activating the fire alarm immediately alerts all occupants and summons the fire department without delay.
Question 2: A fireguard is conducting a fire watch during a sprinkler system shutdown. How often must rounds be conducted?
- Every 60 minutes
- Every 30 minutes (Correct answer)
- Every 15 minutes
- Every 2 hours
Correct answer: Every 30 minutes
NFPA 25 and FDNY regulations require fire watch patrols at least every 30 minutes when a suppression system is out of service.
Question 3: Which type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for a Class K cooking-oil fire?
- ABC dry chemical
- CO2 extinguisher
- Wet chemical extinguisher (Correct answer)
- Water mist extinguisher
Correct answer: Wet chemical extinguisher
Wet chemical extinguishers are specifically designed for Class K fires involving cooking oils and fats at high temperatures.
Question 4: What does the acronym PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
- Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep (Correct answer)
- Point, Activate, Spray, Stop
- Pull, Activate, Spray, Secure
- Position, Aim, Squeeze, Spray
Correct answer: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
PASS — Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, Sweep side to side — is the standard extinguisher technique.
Question 5: A fireguard encounters a locked door in a corridor filled with light smoke. What should they do?
- Break the door down immediately
- Feel the door with the back of the hand before attempting to open it (Correct answer)
- Open the door quickly to check inside
- Ignore the door and continue the evacuation route
Correct answer: Feel the door with the back of the hand before attempting to open it
Feeling the door with the back of the hand detects heat behind it, preventing a backdraft or flashover when the door is opened.
Question 6: Under NYC Fire Code, a Certificate of Fitness (COF) holder performing fire watch must maintain which record on-site?
- A verbal log communicated to the building owner
- A written log noting each patrol round with time and date (Correct answer)
- An electronic notification sent to FDNY every hour
- No record is required if no fire is found
Correct answer: A written log noting each patrol round with time and date
FDNY requires fire watch personnel to maintain a written log documenting each round, the time conducted, and any conditions observed.
Question 7: If a sprinkler head activates accidentally, a fireguard should FIRST:
- Attempt to stop the flow by covering the sprinkler head
- Call the building owner and wait for instructions
- Notify the fire department and building management immediately (Correct answer)
- Shut off the main water supply without notifying anyone
Correct answer: Notify the fire department and building management immediately
Notifying the fire department and building management ensures a proper response and prevents unauthorized system shutdown that could compromise fire protection.
F-02 Fireguard Emergency Response Procedures 2
When a fireguard discovers smoke in a stairwell, what is the FIRST action to take?