Duties and Responsibilities Flashcards
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Before torch operations begin each day, what must the fire guard inspect?
Answer: The work area for combustible and flammable materials that must be removed or protected
The fire guard must inspect the work area before operations begin to identify and remove or protect any combustible or flammable materials.
When a fire guard is assigned to a torch operation on a roof, what is the minimum required watch period after the torch work is completed?
Answer: 1 hour
After torch operations on a roof, the fire guard must maintain watch for at least 1 hour to detect any smoldering fires.
A fire guard notices a small fire starting in a wall cavity near a torch operation. What is the FIRST action the fire guard should take?
Answer: Attempt to extinguish the fire with available means and notify the supervisor
The fire guard should first attempt to extinguish the fire using available means while simultaneously notifying the supervisor and calling for help if needed.
Which document must a fire guard have on their person during all torch operations?
Answer: Their F60 Certificate of Fitness
The fire guard must carry their F60 Certificate of Fitness at all times during torch operations and present it upon request.
What is the fire guard's responsibility regarding the hot work permit?
Answer: To ensure a valid permit is obtained and posted at the work site before operations start
The fire guard must verify that a valid hot work permit has been obtained and is posted at the work site before torch operations begin.
During torch operations, a fire guard discovers that the fire extinguisher at the work site has a broken seal. What should the fire guard do?
Answer: Stop torch operations until a fully functional extinguisher is provided
A broken seal indicates the extinguisher may have been used or tampered with and cannot be relied upon, so operations must stop until a functional unit is in place.
How many portable fire extinguishers are required to be immediately available during torch operations according to FDNY regulations?
Answer: At least one approved extinguisher rated for the hazards present
FDNY regulations require at least one approved portable fire extinguisher rated for the types of hazards present to be immediately available at the torch operation site.