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

Activating the fire alarm is the first priority so all occupants are alerted simultaneously.

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

NYC Fire Code requires fire guards to tour the premises at intervals not exceeding one hour.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Fire guard logbook

Answer

A fire guard logbook must be kept on-site and entries made after each tour, noting the time and any conditions found.

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

The deficiency must be logged and reported to management or maintenance so it is corrected promptly.

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

An F-01 fire guard is required when an assembly occupancy has more than 75 persons (some sources specify the permit threshold), but the common FDNY standard for requiring a fire guard is 75 persons—however the specific threshold listed in F-01 materials is 75 or more.

(F-01) F-01 Fireguard Practice Test Practice Test

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F-01 F-01 Fireguard Fire Guard Responsibilities 2