F89 F89 Occupant Safety and Fire Warden Training Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of a 'Areas of Rescue Assistance' (ARA) in a high-rise building?

Accepted Answer

A designated space where mobility-impaired occupants wait safely for fire department assistance

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A staging area for fire hoses

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A room used for storing emergency supplies

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A floor reserved exclusively for fire department use

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the 'defend in place' strategy used in certain occupancies?

Accepted Answer

Keeping occupants in a protected area of the building rather than evacuating them

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Evacuating all occupants to the roof for helicopter rescue

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Locking all doors to contain a fire

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Sending all occupants to the basement

Question 3

During warden training, which scenario should be specifically addressed for mobility-impaired occupants?

Accepted Answer

Procedures for relocating mobility-impaired occupants to Areas of Rescue Assistance

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How to use the freight elevator

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How to bypass fire doors for wheelchair users

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Training them to use fire extinguishers independently

Question 4

What information must the FLSD communicate to fire wardens before each fire drill?

Accepted Answer

The objectives of the drill and any special scenarios being tested

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The exact time and date the drill will occur so everyone is prepared

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Only notify wardens; tenants are kept unaware to test real response

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The FDNY inspection schedule

Question 5

A fire warden observes an occupant propping open a fire door with a trash can. What is the correct response?

Accepted Answer

Remove the obstruction and educate the occupant on fire door requirements

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Leave it since the occupant may have a reason

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Report it to the FDNY immediately

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Lock the floor to prevent further violations

Question 6

Which of the following items should be included in fire warden training specific to high-rise buildings?

Accepted Answer

Stairwell identification, floor sweeping procedures, and communication with the FLSD

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How to use a fire hose

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Sprinkler system maintenance

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How to manually activate the fire pump