F60 Fire Guard Responsibilities 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How far in advance must a fire guard arrive at the work site before torch operations begin?
- At the same time as the torch operator
- At least 30 minutes before operations begin (Correct answer)
- At least 1 hour before operations begin
- At least 15 minutes before operations begin
Correct answer: At least 30 minutes before operations begin
The fire guard must arrive at the work site at least 30 minutes before torch operations begin to inspect and prepare the area.
Question 2: During torch operations, where must the fire guard be positioned?
- Outside the building monitoring exits
- In direct visual contact with the torch operator and work area (Correct answer)
- At the nearest fire extinguisher location
- At the building's main fire alarm panel
Correct answer: In direct visual contact with the torch operator and work area
The fire guard must maintain direct visual contact with the torch operator and work area at all times during operations.
Question 3: A fire guard observes that combustible materials cannot be moved away from the torch work area. What is the correct action?
- Proceed with operations and monitor closely
- Wet down the combustible materials with water
- Cover the combustibles with fire-resistant shields before work begins (Correct answer)
- Notify the torch operator to work faster to reduce exposure time
Correct answer: Cover the combustibles with fire-resistant shields before work begins
When combustible materials cannot be removed, they must be protected with fire-resistant shields or covered before torch operations begin.
Question 4: After torch operations are completed, how long must the fire guard remain on site for a fire watch?
- 15 minutes
- 30 minutes
- 1 hour (Correct answer)
- Until the next day's inspection
Correct answer: 1 hour
The fire guard must maintain a fire watch for at least 1 hour after torch operations are completed due to the risk of smoldering fires.
Question 5: Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the fire guard during torch operations?
- Maintaining a charged hose or fire extinguisher ready for use
- Operating the torch when the operator takes a break (Correct answer)
- Monitoring for smoke or fire in the work area
- Knowing the location of the nearest fire alarm pull station
Correct answer: Operating the torch when the operator takes a break
The fire guard is never authorized to operate the torch — that is the sole responsibility of the certified torch operator.
Question 6: What should a fire guard do if they discover a fire starting in a wall cavity after torch work?
- Wait to see if it self-extinguishes before calling for help
- Immediately activate the fire alarm and attempt to extinguish if small and safe to do so (Correct answer)
- Notify the building owner only
- Continue monitoring and log the time the smoke was first observed
Correct answer: Immediately activate the fire alarm and attempt to extinguish if small and safe to do so
The fire guard must immediately activate the fire alarm and, if the fire is small and it is safe to do so, attempt to extinguish it.
Question 7: The fire guard's Certificate of Fitness (F-60) must be available:
- Kept at the fire guard's home address
- On their person at the work site during all torch operations (Correct answer)
- Filed with the building management office only
- Submitted to FDNY headquarters before each job
Correct answer: On their person at the work site during all torch operations
The fire guard must carry their F-60 certificate on their person and make it available for inspection at the work site.
F60 Fire Guard Responsibilities 2
How far in advance must a fire guard arrive at the work site before torch operations begin?