F-01 F-01 Fireguard Emergency Response and Evacuation 2

Question 1

During a building evacuation, which floor should be evacuated FIRST?

Accepted Answer

The fire floor and the floor immediately above it

Answer

The top floor

Answer

The ground floor

Answer

All floors simultaneously

Question 2

What is the primary function of a stairwell pressurization system during a fire?

Accepted Answer

To prevent smoke from entering the stairwell

Answer

To cool the stairwell temperature

Answer

To activate the sprinkler system

Answer

To unlock all stairwell doors

Question 3

When a fire alarm sounds and elevators are present, what should a Fireguard instruct occupants to do?

Accepted Answer

Avoid elevators entirely and use stairwells

Answer

Use the elevator to descend faster

Answer

Use the elevator only if below the fire floor

Answer

Use the service elevator only

Question 4

What does a Fireguard do if a stairwell door is found to be locked during an evacuation?

Accepted Answer

Immediately report it to the warden and seek an alternate route

Answer

Wait for the fire department to unlock it

Answer

Break the door down

Answer

Continue the evacuation using that stairwell anyway

Question 5

What is the correct action if you discover heavy smoke filling a stairwell during evacuation?

Accepted Answer

Return to the floor and seek shelter in place

Answer

Proceed quickly through the smoke

Answer

Open a window in the stairwell

Answer

Continue down while crawling low

Question 6

During an evacuation, which individuals require priority assistance from a Fireguard?

Accepted Answer

Persons with disabilities or mobility limitations

Answer

Employees with the most seniority

Answer

Visitors unfamiliar with the building

Answer

Children under age 12

Question 7

What is an 'Area of Rescue Assistance' (ARA)?

Accepted Answer

A designated location where mobility-impaired persons wait for evacuation assistance

Answer

A room where fire suppression equipment is stored

Answer

The lobby command center for fire wardens

Answer

A zone where the fire department stages equipment