F01 Fire Guard Patrol Requirements 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of fire guard patrols in a building with impaired fire suppression systems?

Accepted Answer

To detect fires early and alert occupants and FDNY since the automatic system cannot

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To replace the fire suppression system entirely during the impairment

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To inspect the contractor's work quality

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To ensure building occupants do not use impaired areas

Question 2

How often must an F-01 fireguard conduct patrols of the hot work area and affected floors during torch operations?

Accepted Answer

Continuously, with no gaps of more than a few minutes

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Once at the beginning of the shift

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At least every 30 minutes throughout the shift

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Only when smoke or odors are detected

Question 3

During a patrol, an F-01 fireguard notices a burning smell but sees no visible smoke or flame. What action is required?

Accepted Answer

Immediately investigate the source and, if fire is found or suspected, activate the alarm and call 911

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Note the smell in the logbook and continue patrol

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Ignore it unless visible smoke appears

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Report the smell to the building super and wait for their instruction

Question 4

What areas must be included in the F-01 fireguard's patrol during torch operations on an upper floor?

Accepted Answer

The hot work floor, the floor above, and the floor below

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Only the specific floor where torch work is occurring

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The hot work floor and the roof only

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The entire building equally

Question 5

What must a fireguard do before leaving a torch operations area for any reason (e.g., restroom break)?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the torch operator has shut down the torch and the area is safe, or arrange for a qualified replacement

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Leave a note explaining their absence

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Lock the torch equipment and post a no-entry sign

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Call 911 to inform them of a momentary gap in coverage

Question 6

At the end of a patrol, how should the F-01 fireguard document the completed patrol?

Accepted Answer

Record the patrol time, areas covered, and any observations in the fire watch logbook

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No documentation is required unless something unusual is found

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Send a text message to the building owner

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File a daily report with FDNY after each shift