F-01 F-01 Fireguard Fire Guard Responsibilities 4

Question 1

When operating a portable fire extinguisher, what does the acronym PASS stand for?

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side.

Question 2

Under what circumstances may a fire guard allow the main entrance of an assembly to be locked during an event?

Accepted Answer

Never — required exits must remain unlocked while occupants are present

Answer

Exit doors must remain unlocked and usable at all times while occupants are in the building; no exception allows locking them during occupancy.

Question 3

A certificate of fitness holder is working as a fire guard at a club when the sprinkler system is taken out of service for repairs. What must occur?

Accepted Answer

The fire guard must increase tour frequency and management must notify FDNY

Answer

When a sprinkler system is impaired, the fire guard must increase patrol frequency and the impairment must be reported to FDNY.

Question 4

Which of the following is considered a fire hazard that a fire guard should report?

Accepted Answer

Extension cords used as permanent wiring

Answer

Extension cords used as permanent wiring are a serious fire hazard due to overheating and must be reported immediately.

Question 5

How should a fire guard respond if a patron refuses to leave during a fire evacuation?

Accepted Answer

Firmly instruct them to leave and alert FDNY personnel upon their arrival

Answer

The fire guard should firmly direct the person to evacuate and inform arriving FDNY personnel of anyone remaining inside.

(F-01) F-01 Fireguard Practice Test