F-02 - Fireguard Fire Watch and Patrol Duties Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is the maximum allowable interval between fire watch patrols under the NYC Fire Code?

Accepted Answer

30 minutes

Answer

15 minutes

Answer

60 minutes

Answer

2 hours

Question 2

When conducting a fire watch patrol, which of the following should a fireguard specifically check for?

Accepted Answer

Signs of fire, smoke, unusual odors, blocked exits, propped fire doors, and other fire hazards

Answer

Operating status of HVAC units only

Answer

Identification of all building occupants present on each floor

Answer

Proper functioning of all elevator call buttons

Question 3

A fireguard on fire watch duty notices a strong smell of burning plastic near an electrical panel. There is no visible smoke or flame. What should the fireguard do?

Accepted Answer

Treat it as a potential fire emergency — call 911, alert occupants in the area, and notify building management immediately

Answer

Assume it is a normal smell from the panel and continue the patrol

Answer

Open the electrical panel to inspect it before calling for help

Answer

Log the smell at the end of the shift without taking immediate action

Question 4

Which areas of a building MUST be included in a fire watch patrol for a building with an impaired sprinkler system?

Accepted Answer

All areas of the building that are protected by the impaired sprinkler system

Answer

Only the floors directly above and below the impairment

Answer

Only the mechanical rooms and stairwells

Answer

Only the areas where combustible materials are stored

Question 5

What should a fireguard do if they complete a patrol and find no hazards?

Accepted Answer

Record the start and end times of the patrol and note 'all clear' for each area inspected

Answer

Record only the start time since there is nothing to report

Answer

Skip the log entry since nothing happened

Answer

Call building management to confirm no hazards were found

Question 6

A fireguard on fire watch finds a propped-open fire door on the 8th floor. What is the correct course of action?

Accepted Answer

Close the fire door, document it in the fire watch log, and notify building management of the violation

Answer

Leave it propped since it helps with ventilation during the watch

Answer

Remove the prop and continue the patrol without logging it

Answer

Call 911 to report a fire door violation