F-01 F-01 Fireguard Fire Guard Responsibilities 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for a Class K fire involving cooking oils in a commercial kitchen?
- CO2 extinguisher
- Dry chemical ABC extinguisher
- Wet chemical extinguisher (Correct answer)
- Water-mist extinguisher
Correct answer: Wet chemical extinguisher
Class K fires require a wet chemical extinguisher designed specifically for high-temperature cooking oil fires.
Question 2: If a fire guard is unable to report for duty, who must they notify?
- The nearest fire station
- Their employer or supervisor only (Correct answer)
- Both the employer and the FDNY
- Only the building manager
Correct answer: Their employer or supervisor only
The fire guard must notify their employer or supervisor so a qualified replacement can be arranged.
Question 3: What does the term 'impairment' mean in the context of a fire guard's duties?
- A condition where a fire protection system is out of service (Correct answer)
- A reduction in the number of permitted occupants
- A temporary closure of an exit stairway for cleaning
- A permit to store hazardous materials
Correct 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.
Question 4: During a hot work operation (welding or cutting), a fire guard must remain at the site for how long AFTER the work has stopped?
- 15 minutes
- 30 minutes (Correct answer)
- 60 minutes
- Until the next tour
Correct 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.
Question 5: What should a fire guard do when they discover a locked or obstructed exit door?
- Force the door open using available tools
- Post a sign warning occupants
- Log the condition and immediately notify management to correct it (Correct answer)
- Close the adjacent exit to redirect traffic
Correct 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.
Question 6: Which of the following conditions does NOT require immediate notification to the FDNY by the fire guard?
- A sprinkler system is taken out of service
- A visible fire or smoke
- A minor water leak from a bathroom sink (Correct answer)
- A fire alarm system malfunction
Correct 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.
Question 7: A fire guard's Certificate of Fitness for F-01 must be renewed every how many years?
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years (Correct answer)
- 5 years
Correct answer: 3 years
FDNY Certificates of Fitness are typically valid for three years and must be renewed before expiration.
F-01 F-01 Fireguard Fire Guard Responsibilities 3
Which type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for a Class K fire involving cooking oils in a commercial kitchen?