F-01 Fireguard Emergency Response and Evacuation Flashcards
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Under the NYC Fire Code, who is responsible for designating and training fire wardens?
Answer: The building owner or certificate of fitness holder
The building owner or the person holding the Certificate of Fitness is responsible for designating and ensuring fire wardens are trained.
What is the maximum allowable travel distance to a fire exit in most NYC high-rise occupancies?
Answer: 200 feet
NYC Building Code generally limits the travel distance to an exit to 200 feet in most occupancy types to ensure prompt evacuation.
A fire door's self-closing mechanism is found to be broken during a Fireguard inspection. What action is required?
Answer: Immediately report it to building management for repair and document it in the log
A defective self-closer must be reported for immediate repair and documented; it is a code violation that compromises fire compartmentalization.
What is the purpose of a fire safety plan (FSP) in a building?
Answer: To outline evacuation procedures, warden assignments, and fire safety responsibilities for the building
A fire safety plan establishes evacuation routes, warden roles, disabled occupant procedures, and communication protocols for emergencies.
When performing a pre-shift fire safety inspection, what should a Fireguard check in mechanical rooms?
Answer: Presence of combustible materials, proper clearance around equipment, and functioning alarms
Mechanical rooms are high-risk areas; the Fireguard must verify no combustibles are stored near equipment and that alarms are functional.
Which of the following signs indicates that a fire is growing beyond the incipient stage and a Fireguard should not attempt extinguishment?
Answer: Flames exceeding 18 inches in height with heavy smoke filling the room
Flames over 18 inches and heavy smoke indicate a fire beyond the incipient stage; attempting extinguishment at this point is dangerous.
After FDNY arrives and takes command of a fire scene, what is the Fireguard's role?
Answer: Provide building-specific information to the incident commander and follow all FDNY directions
Once FDNY assumes command, the Fireguard becomes a resource for building knowledge and must follow all directions from the incident commander.