F-01 F-01 Fireguard Fire Watch Patrols 2

Question 1

During a fire watch patrol in a building under construction, you smell smoke but cannot see flames. What is your FIRST action?

Accepted Answer

Immediately evacuate all occupants and call 911

Answer

If smoke is detected, immediately initiate evacuation and call 911 — never delay to investigate before alerting emergency services.

Question 2

How often must a Certificate of Fitness holder conducting a fire watch log their patrol rounds?

Accepted Answer

Each time a patrol is completed

Answer

The fireguard must record each completed patrol round in the fire watch log, including the time and any observations.

Question 3

A contractor leaves oily rags in a pile near a heat source during a hot work operation. As the fireguard, you should:

Accepted Answer

Immediately stop work and require proper disposal of the rags

Answer

Oily rags near heat sources are a serious spontaneous combustion hazard; the fireguard has authority to stop work until the hazard is corrected.

Question 4

Which area is the highest priority to check during a post-hot-work fire watch?

Accepted Answer

The area within 35 feet of where hot work was performed

Answer

FDNY regulations require the fireguard to monitor the area within 35 feet of hot work operations for the required watch period after work stops.

Question 5

A fire watch is required after welding operations have ended. For how long must the watch continue per FDNY requirements?

Accepted Answer

1 hour

Answer

FDNY requires a minimum 1-hour fire watch after hot work operations cease to detect any smoldering fires that may develop.

(F-01) F-01 Fireguard Practice Test