F-01 F-01 Fireguard FDNY Regulations and Logs 5

Question 1

Under FDNY regulations, which of the following is a fireguard NOT authorized to do?

Accepted Answer

Disable a fire alarm system to reduce false alarms

Answer

A fireguard is never authorized to disable a fire alarm system; only qualified technicians with FDNY approval may do so.

Question 2

A building's fire alarm panel shows a 'supervisory' signal. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

A monitored system (e.g., sprinkler valve) may be impaired or off-normal

Answer

A supervisory signal indicates a monitored system condition — such as a closed sprinkler valve — that may impair fire protection.

Question 3

According to FDNY fire watch requirements, what must a fireguard do if they feel too ill to safely continue their tour?

Accepted Answer

Notify building management immediately and ensure a qualified replacement is on duty

Answer

If ill, the fireguard must immediately notify building management to secure a qualified replacement before leaving the post.

Question 4

Which of the following scenarios requires the fireguard to make an entry in the fire watch log even if no action is taken?

Accepted Answer

Observing a fire door being propped open temporarily by a delivery person

Answer

Any observed fire safety condition — including a propped fire door — must be logged, even if it is quickly corrected.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of the FDNY-required fire watch log book?

Accepted Answer

To provide a written record of fire safety conditions and actions taken during the watch

Answer

The fire watch log provides an official written record of conditions observed and actions taken, which can be reviewed by FDNY.

(F-01) F-01 Fireguard Practice Test