Emergency Procedures on Construction Sites Flashcards
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A fire breaks out on the 8th floor of a 15-story building under construction. Workers on floors 9-15 cannot use the stairwells due to fire and smoke. What should the F-03 fire guard communicate to FDNY?
Answer: That workers are trapped on upper floors, their locations, the number of persons, and any means of communication with them
FDNY must know the exact locations and numbers of trapped workers to prioritize rescue operations and deploy resources appropriately.
After a partial building collapse on a construction site, what is the F-03 fire guard's primary immediate concern?
Answer: Accounting for all workers, calling 911, and preventing entry into potentially unstable areas
After a collapse, life safety comes first — account for all workers, call 911 for emergency services, and prevent anyone from entering unstable areas until FDNY/NYPD/DOB clear them.
What should the F-03 fire guard do when FDNY's incident commander requests that fire guard remain available at the command post during a construction site fire operation?
Answer: Remain at the FDNY command post and provide all requested information and assistance
During active FDNY operations, the fire guard must remain at the command post to provide site information — FDNY's request becomes the primary duty.
What is the 'two in, two out' rule that applies to FDNY firefighting operations, and how does it affect F-03 fire guard responsibilities?
Answer: FDNY's operational requirement that firefighters enter hazardous areas in teams of two with two firefighters outside — F-03 must provide accurate worker information so FDNY can safely apply this rule
Two in/two out is an FDNY entry safety rule requiring firefighters to enter in teams with outside standby — F-03 fire guards support this by providing accurate information that enables safe FDNY tactical decisions.
What actions should the F-03 fire guard take when a construction site fire is fully suppressed and workers are about to be allowed to re-enter the building?
Answer: Confirm FDNY has cleared the building for re-entry, inspect the fire area for hazards before full worker re-entry, and document re-entry authorization
FDNY must clear the building for re-entry, and the fire guard should inspect the fire area and document the re-entry authorization before workers return.
A gas explosion occurs on the 3rd floor of a building under construction. The F-03 fire guard suspects 5 workers may be on that floor but cannot confirm due to the chaos. How should this information be communicated to FDNY?
Answer: Immediately communicate the suspected number and last known location to FDNY, clearly identifying it as unconfirmed
FDNY needs both confirmed and unconfirmed information — clearly communicating uncertainty allows them to plan rescue operations appropriately.