F Procedures and Guidelines 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the first action a fire guard should take if they discover a small fire that appears manageable?
- Try to extinguish it using the nearest fire extinguisher while alerting others (Correct answer)
- Run out of the building immediately
- Finish their patrol before addressing it
- Call the venue manager for permission to act
Correct answer: Try to extinguish it using the nearest fire extinguisher while alerting others
If a fire appears small and manageable, the fire guard may attempt to extinguish it using the nearest appropriate fire extinguisher while simultaneously alerting other staff. However, personal safety is always the priority.
Question 2: An F-03 fire guard is assigned to multiple floors. How should they divide their patrol time?
- Spend all time on the busiest floor
- Patrol all assigned areas at regular intervals, prioritizing high-risk areas (Correct answer)
- Only patrol when called to a specific floor
- Stay at the fire command station and monitor cameras
Correct answer: Patrol all assigned areas at regular intervals, prioritizing high-risk areas
The fire guard should patrol all assigned areas regularly, allocating more frequent attention to high-risk areas such as stages, kitchens, and areas with combustible materials.
Question 3: A patron asks the fire guard to help move tables to create more seating. What should the fire guard do?
- Help move the tables to be cooperative
- Decline and explain they must maintain their fire safety duties (Correct answer)
- Move the tables only if they don't block exits
- Ask another staff member to cover while they help
Correct answer: Decline and explain they must maintain their fire safety duties
Fire guards must not be diverted from their fire safety duties. Moving furniture is not their responsibility and could distract from monitoring for hazards.
Question 4: What is the correct procedure when a fire guard identifies a potential gas leak?
- Use the fire extinguisher on the gas source
- Do not use any electrical switches, evacuate the area, and call 911 from outside (Correct answer)
- Open windows and continue monitoring
- Light a match to check if gas is actually present
Correct answer: Do not use any electrical switches, evacuate the area, and call 911 from outside
Gas leaks are explosive hazards. The fire guard must avoid creating any sparks (including light switches), evacuate the area, and call 911 from a safe location outside.
Question 5: How should a fire guard communicate with hearing-impaired occupants during an emergency?
- Shout louder
- Use visual signals, gestures, written notes, and physical guidance toward exits (Correct answer)
- Ignore them and focus on others
- Wait for a sign language interpreter
Correct answer: Use visual signals, gestures, written notes, and physical guidance toward exits
Fire guards should use visual communication methods: hand gestures, written signs, flashing lights, and physical guidance to direct hearing-impaired individuals toward exits.
Question 6: After using a fire extinguisher on a small fire, what must the fire guard do with the extinguisher?
- Put it back and continue patrol
- Report it as used and ensure it is recharged or replaced immediately (Correct answer)
- Throw it away since it's empty
- Refill it from the nearest water source
Correct answer: Report it as used and ensure it is recharged or replaced immediately
Any used fire extinguisher must be reported and taken out of service for recharging or replacement. A partially discharged extinguisher may not be effective for future use.
F Procedures and Guidelines 2
What is the first action a fire guard should take if they discover a small fire that appears manageable?