F-01 F-01 Fireguard Fire Watch Patrols 4

Question 1

Where must a portable fire extinguisher be positioned during active hot work operations?

Accepted Answer

Immediately accessible at the hot work site

Answer

A portable extinguisher must be immediately at hand at the hot work location so it can be used instantly if a fire ignites.

Question 2

As a fireguard, you observe a worker smoking in a no-smoking area near flammable materials. Your correct action is to:

Accepted Answer

Immediately direct the worker to stop and enforce the no-smoking rule

Answer

Fireguards have the authority and obligation to immediately stop any activity that creates a fire hazard, including smoking near flammables.

Question 3

During a night patrol of an empty office building, you discover a small wastebasket fire. The fire is contained and you have an extinguisher. What is the correct sequence?

Accepted Answer

Call 911 first, then attempt to extinguish if safe, then log

Answer

Call 911 first to ensure professional responders are en route, then attempt extinguishment only if it is safe to do so.

Question 4

Which of the following is a responsibility of the fireguard before hot work begins each day?

Accepted Answer

Inspect the work area and ensure the Hot Work Permit is current and posted

Answer

Before work starts, the fireguard must verify the area is free of hazards and that a valid, current Hot Work Permit is posted at the site.

Question 5

A fire watch is required in a building where the fire alarm system is temporarily out of service. Who is responsible for notifying building occupants if a fire is discovered?

Accepted Answer

The fireguard on duty

Answer

When the alarm system is impaired, the fireguard assumes responsibility for manually alerting occupants if a fire is detected.

(F-01) F-01 Fireguard Practice Test

(F-01) F-01 Fireguard Practice Test

F-01 F-01 Fireguard Fire Watch Patrols 4