F-01 F-01 Fireguard Fire Guard Responsibilities 2

Question 1

When a fire guard discovers a fire in an assembly occupancy, what is the FIRST action they should take?

Accepted Answer

Activate the nearest fire alarm pull station

Answer

Attempt to extinguish the fire immediately

Answer

Call the building owner for instructions

Answer

Begin evacuating only VIP guests first

Question 2

How often must a fire guard conduct tours of the premises during their shift?

Accepted Answer

At intervals not exceeding one hour

Answer

Once per shift

Answer

Every two hours

Answer

Only when requested by management

Question 3

Which document must a fire guard maintain to record each tour of inspection?

Accepted Answer

Fire guard logbook

Answer

Incident report form

Answer

Occupancy permit

Answer

Emergency action plan

Question 4

A fire guard notices that a required exit sign is not illuminated. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Log the deficiency and notify management or maintenance

Answer

Replace the bulb themselves immediately

Answer

Ignore it if the area appears safe

Answer

Remove the sign to prevent confusion

Question 5

What is the maximum number of persons allowed to be in an assembly area before a fire guard is required under FDNY rules?

Accepted Answer

100 persons

Answer

75 persons

Answer

300 persons

Answer

500 persons

Question 6

During a fire emergency, a fire guard should direct occupants to use which means of egress?

Accepted Answer

Stairs and marked exit routes only

Answer

Elevators for faster evacuation

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Escalators if available

Answer

Windows on lower floors

Question 7

A fire guard's Certificate of Fitness is issued by which authority?

Accepted Answer

FDNY Fire Commissioner

Answer

New York State Fire Marshal

Answer

NYC Department of Buildings

Answer

OSHA Regional Office