F-01 Fireguard Emergency Response and Evacuation Flashcards

A Fireguard receives a report that smoke is visible on the 8th floor. What is the FIRST action?

Answer: Activate the fire alarm and notify the fire department

Activating the alarm and notifying the fire department is the immediate priority before any investigation.

What information must a Fireguard relay to the fire department upon their arrival?

Answer: Location of fire, number of occupants unaccounted for, and disabled persons' locations

Firefighters need fire location, missing persons count, and locations of mobility-impaired individuals to conduct an effective rescue operation.

Under NYC F-01 regulations, how often must a Fireguard conduct a floor inspection during their tour?

Answer: Once per hour

F-01 Fireguard regulations require floor inspections at least once per hour to identify and address fire hazards.

What should a Fireguard do if they discover a propped-open fire door during a patrol?

Answer: Close it immediately and remove the obstruction

Fire doors must be kept closed at all times; a propped door compromises compartmentalization and allows fire and smoke to spread.

Which of the following is a common cause of false fire alarms in commercial buildings?

Answer: Cooking smoke, steam, or dust activating smoke detectors

Cooking smoke, steam, and dust are frequent triggers of smoke detectors, causing false alarms that desensitize occupants.

When using a fire extinguisher, the PASS acronym stands for:

Answer: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

PASS: Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side.

What type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for an electrical (Class C) fire?

Answer: CO2 or dry chemical extinguisher rated for Class C

CO2 and dry chemical extinguishers are non-conductive and safe for Class C electrical fires; water conducts electricity and is dangerous.