Fire Emergency Procedures and Response Flashcards
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What is the FIRST action an F-01 fireguard should take upon discovering a fire at a torch operations site?
Answer: Activate the building fire alarm and call 911
The first action must always be to activate the building fire alarm and call 911. Life safety and getting FDNY on the way takes priority over any attempt at extinguishment.
After activating the fire alarm, what is an F-01 fireguard's next priority?
Answer: Ensure all workers in the hot work area are alerted and begin evacuation
After activating the alarm and calling 911, the fireguard must ensure all workers in the hot work zone are aware of the fire and begin to evacuate safely.
An F-01 fireguard notices a small fire starting in insulation material ignited by torch sparks. The fireguard has a charged ABC extinguisher nearby. When is it appropriate to attempt extinguishment?
Answer: Only when the fire is incipient (small), there is an exit behind the fireguard, and they are trained to use the extinguisher
A fireguard may attempt to extinguish a fire when it is incipient (small, just starting), a clear exit is behind them, they have the proper extinguisher, and they know how to use it — after activating the alarm.
If a fire cannot be controlled with a portable extinguisher, what must the F-01 fireguard do?
Answer: Evacuate immediately and close doors behind them to slow fire spread
If the extinguisher fails to control the fire, the fireguard must evacuate immediately, closing doors behind them to contain the fire and slow its spread, and meet FDNY outside.
While monitoring after hot work ends, an F-01 fireguard detects smoke coming from a wall cavity. What should the fireguard do?
Answer: Immediately activate the alarm, call 911, and begin evacuation
Smoke from a concealed space indicates a potential smoldering fire. The fireguard must immediately activate the alarm and call 911 — hidden fires can grow rapidly and become life-threatening.
What information must an F-01 fireguard be prepared to give the 911 dispatcher when reporting a fire?
Answer: Building address, floor, nature of fire, and any propane cylinders or hazardous materials on site
When calling 911, the fireguard should provide the exact address, floor or area, nature of the fire, and any hazardous materials (such as propane cylinders) so FDNY can respond with appropriate resources.