F-01 - F-01 Fireguard Fire Watch Patrols Questions and Answers

Question 1

When a required fire protection system is out of service, what is the mandatory minimum frequency for a Fire Guard to patrol all affected areas?

Accepted Answer

At least once every hour

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Every two hours

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Only at the start and end of their shift

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Twice per shift, approximately four hours apart

Question 2

An F-01 Fire Guard is concluding an 8-hour shift during a multi-day sprinkler system impairment. What is the MOST critical procedural step they must take before leaving the premises?

Accepted Answer

Make a final, detailed entry in the logbook and verbally brief the incoming Fire Guard.

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Notify the building owner that their shift is over.

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Conduct one final patrol of the non-affected areas.

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Secure all non-essential equipment in a locked room.

Question 3

Which of the following must a Fire Guard always have in their possession while conducting patrols in a building with an impaired fire alarm system?

Accepted Answer

A copy of their Certificate of Fitness

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Building floor plans

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A set of keys for all residential units

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A portable fire extinguisher

Question 4

A fire alarm system is out of service on floors 10 through 15 of a 30-story office building. Which areas, at a minimum, must the F-01 Fire Guard patrol?

Accepted Answer

All areas where the system is out of service, specifically floors 10 through 15.

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The entire building from the sub-basement to the roof.

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Only the main lobby and the 10th floor.

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The roof, the boiler room, and all exit stairwells.

Question 5

While patrolling, a Fire Guard discovers a small, contained fire in a metal wastebasket. After calling 911 and notifying building occupants, what is the next appropriate action if they are trained and the fire is small enough?

Accepted Answer

Attempt to extinguish the fire using a portable fire extinguisher.

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Immediately evacuate the building themselves.

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Close the door to the room and wait for the FDNY to arrive.

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Take a photo for the logbook and continue the patrol.

Question 6

Which of the following actions is considered outside the scope of duties for an F-01 Fire Guard on patrol?

Accepted Answer

Attempting to reset a tripped circuit breaker in the main electrical panel.

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Identifying and reporting a blocked exit door.

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Maintaining a detailed logbook of patrol activities.

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Notifying the FDNY of a fire condition.