Fire Watch Procedures Flashcards
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A fire guard is monitoring torch operations when a small fire starts in debris on the floor. The fire guard has a CO2 extinguisher nearby. What is the CORRECT sequence of actions?
Answer: Attempt to extinguish while someone else calls 911, or activate alarm then attempt extinguishment
The fire guard should activate the alarm or have someone call 911 while making an immediate extinguishment attempt on a small, contained fire — never delay the alarm to fight fire alone.
Which type of surface is considered a HIGHER risk for hidden fire spread during torch operations and requires extended monitoring?
Answer: Wood-framed floors and walls
Wood-framed construction can absorb heat and sustain smoldering fires deep within framing members, making them high-risk surfaces that require extended fire watch periods.
What is the fire guard's responsibility regarding the fire watch log during torch operations?
Answer: The fire guard must maintain a written log recording times and observations throughout the watch
FDNY regulations require the fire guard to maintain a written fire watch log documenting inspection times, areas checked, and any observations or incidents.
During torch operations on a roof membrane, embers land on a tar paper surface 15 feet from the work area. What should the fire guard do?
Answer: Immediately wet down or remove the smoldering material and continue monitoring
Any embers or smoldering material in the fire watch area must be immediately extinguished — no combustible material should be allowed to smolder unattended.
An F-60 fire guard is working on a job when the FDNY arrives to inspect. The fire guard's certificate expired two weeks ago. What is the result?
Answer: The fire guard must immediately stop performing fire watch duties
An expired F-60 certificate is invalid; the holder may not perform fire watch duties and must be replaced by a currently certified fire guard before work continues.
When multiple trades are working in the same area, torch operations are occurring in one corner, and the fire guard is observing those operations. A worker in a different corner reports seeing sparks. What should the fire guard do?
Answer: Immediately investigate the reported spark area while calling for torch operations to temporarily halt
Any reported sparks or fire hazard must be immediately investigated; the fire guard should stop torch operations and check the reported area since fire watch covers the full area, not just one point.
What clearance distance from combustible materials is required before torch operations may begin without additional protective measures?
Answer: 35 feet
FDNY and NFPA guidelines require a minimum 35-foot clearance radius from combustible materials before torch operations begin without additional protection such as fire-resistant barriers.