F-01 Fireguard Fire Guard Responsibilities Flashcards

Which type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for a Class K fire involving cooking oils in a commercial kitchen?

Answer: Wet chemical extinguisher

Class K fires require a wet chemical extinguisher designed specifically for high-temperature cooking oil fires.

If a fire guard is unable to report for duty, who must they notify?

Answer: Their employer or supervisor only

The fire guard must notify their employer or supervisor so a qualified replacement can be arranged.

What does the term 'impairment' mean in the context of a fire guard's duties?

Answer: A condition where a fire protection system is out of service

An impairment refers to any condition where a fire protection system such as sprinklers or alarms is out of service or not fully operational.

During a hot work operation (welding or cutting), a fire guard must remain at the site for how long AFTER the work has stopped?

Answer: 30 minutes

The fire guard must remain on-site for at least 30 minutes after hot work is completed to watch for smoldering fires.

What should a fire guard do when they discover a locked or obstructed exit door?

Answer: Log the condition and immediately notify management to correct it

A locked or obstructed exit is a serious hazard that must be logged and reported to management for immediate correction.

Which of the following conditions does NOT require immediate notification to the FDNY by the fire guard?

Answer: A minor water leak from a bathroom sink

A minor plumbing leak is not a fire hazard and does not require FDNY notification, unlike fire protection system impairments.

A fire guard's Certificate of Fitness for F-01 must be renewed every how many years?

Answer: 3 years

FDNY Certificates of Fitness are typically valid for three years and must be renewed before expiration.