F-02 - Fireguard Fireguard Roles and Responsibilities Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to FDNY regulations, what is the minimum frequency for a Fireguard holding an F-02 Certificate of Fitness to patrol all areas of a shelter?

Accepted Answer

At least once every hour

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Once every four hours

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Twice per shift

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Only when an alarm is activated

Question 2

A Fireguard on patrol at a shelter discovers a fire in a trash can. After activating the nearest fire alarm pull station, what is the IMMEDIATE next step they should take?

Accepted Answer

Report the fire to the FDNY and notify shelter emergency staff.

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Attempt to extinguish the fire using a portable extinguisher.

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Begin evacuating the floor where the fire is located.

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Document the discovery in the patrol logbook.

Question 3

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of an F-02 Fireguard in a shelter?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a detailed record of all patrols conducted.

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Repairing out-of-service fire protection systems.

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Conducting daily maintenance on the sprinkler system.

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Resetting the fire alarm control panel after an activation.

Question 4

An F-02 Fireguard is on duty when the shelter's sprinkler system is taken out of service for emergency repairs. The Fireguard's responsibilities now include:

Accepted Answer

Continuously patrolling the affected areas, keeping a constant watch for fires.

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Supervising the repair technicians.

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Authorizing the restoration of the sprinkler system.

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Shutting down the water supply to the entire building.

Question 5

An F-02 Fireguard is typically supervised by all of the following individuals, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A resident floor monitor

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An F-80 Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems

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The building owner

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An F-89/T-89 Fire and Life Safety Director

Question 6

During a patrol, you find an emergency exit door propped open with a wedge. As an F-02 Fireguard, what is the correct course of action?

Accepted Answer

Remove the wedge immediately, ensure the door closes properly, and notify your supervisor.

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Note it in the logbook and report it at the end of the shift.

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Wait to see who propped it open and issue them a warning.

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Leave it open to improve ventilation in the hallway.