F-01 F-01 Fireguard Fire Watch Patrols 3

Question 1

What information must be recorded in the fire watch log each time you complete a patrol round?

Accepted Answer

Time, observations, and any corrective actions taken

Answer

Only the time and your name

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Time, weather conditions, and number of occupants

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Only hazards discovered — routine rounds need no entry

Question 2

Which condition would NOT require you to notify the FDNY immediately during a fire watch?

Accepted Answer

A small fire you successfully extinguished with a portable extinguisher

Answer

Visible smoke coming from a wall cavity

Answer

A sprinkler head that has activated

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An odor of burning material with no visible source

Question 3

Hot work is being performed near a wall containing combustible insulation. As the fireguard, you should ensure:

Accepted Answer

The combustible insulation is shielded with fire-resistant blankets before work begins

Answer

The insulation is at least 10 feet from the work

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Workers wear flame-retardant clothing as the only precaution needed

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The area is wetted down only after hot work is complete

Question 4

A fireguard Certificate of Fitness for F-01 must be renewed every:

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

1 year

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2 years

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5 years

Question 5

During a fire watch in an occupied building, you discover an exit door that is chained shut. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Immediately report it and have the chain removed — locked exits are illegal

Answer

Post a sign directing occupants to the next nearest exit

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Allow it to remain locked overnight and report it in the morning log

Answer

Chain exits are acceptable if a fireguard is present on that floor

Question 6

A sprinkler system is out of service during renovation. The fireguard's patrol frequency during this impairment should be:

Accepted Answer

Increased to compensate for the loss of automatic fire suppression

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The same as a normal patrol schedule

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Reduced because there is less equipment to monitor

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Halted until the system is restored

Question 7

Which document authorizes hot work to take place in a building?

Accepted Answer

A Hot Work Permit signed by the Certificate of Fitness holder

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A verbal agreement between the contractor and building owner

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An FDNY inspection report from the prior year

Answer

The general contractor's insurance certificate