F-01 F-01 - F-01 Fireguard Fire Alarm Systems and Notification Procedures Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is the Fire Command Center (FCC) in a high-rise building used for?

Accepted Answer

Centralizing fire alarm annunciation, communications, and emergency control functions

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Storing fire extinguishers and hoses

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Housing the building's electrical panels

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Processing fire permits for contractors

Question 2

If the fire alarm system goes into trouble mode (supervisory signal), what should the fireguard do?

Accepted Answer

Log the trouble signal, notify the building engineer or supervisor, and monitor the system for changes

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Ignore it since no fire is confirmed

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Evacuate the entire building immediately

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Reset the panel without investigation

Question 3

How should a fireguard respond if they discover the fire alarm panel is showing a zone in alarm?

Accepted Answer

Proceed to the alarming zone to investigate while ensuring 911 has been called

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Silence the panel immediately without investigating

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Assume a test is in progress and do nothing

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Post a sign at the panel and wait for morning staff

Question 4

During a fire drill, who is responsible for coordinating floor warden communications with the fire command center?

Accepted Answer

The fireguard or fire safety director

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The building's legal counsel

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Each individual tenant

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The building's janitorial staff

Question 5

What information must a fireguard relay to FDNY when calling 911 about a fire alarm activation?

Accepted Answer

Building address, the floor or zone in alarm, and a description of any visible signs of fire or smoke

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Only the building address

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The name of the building owner and their contact number

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The date the fire alarm system was last inspected

Question 6

An automatic fire alarm system in a building is interconnected with which other life-safety system to prevent smoke from spreading through HVAC ducts?

Accepted Answer

The HVAC smoke control system, which shuts down or reconfigures airflow upon alarm activation

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The building's plumbing system

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The elevator door sensors

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The public address speaker system