F-01 F-01 Fireguard Fire Watch Patrols 5

Question 1

During a patrol, you find that the door to an electrical room has been left open and extension cords are running out of it. What is your primary concern?

Accepted Answer

The open electrical room and cords indicate a potential fire ignition hazard

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The extension cords may be a trip hazard for occupants

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The energy efficiency of the building may be affected

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The room temperature could damage electrical equipment

Question 2

If you must leave your fire watch post temporarily for an emergency, what must you do first?

Accepted Answer

Ensure a qualified replacement takes over before you leave

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Lock the hot work area and return as quickly as possible

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Leave a note at your post explaining your absence

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Call your supervisor and leave only after receiving approval

Question 3

Which class of fire extinguisher is most appropriate for a fire involving electrical equipment?

Accepted Answer

Class C

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Class A

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Class B

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Class D

Question 4

A hot work permit has expired during the workday but the contractor wants to continue. As the fireguard, you should:

Accepted Answer

Stop all hot work immediately until a new valid permit is obtained

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Allow work to continue for up to two additional hours under the expired permit

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Allow work to continue and note the expiration in your log

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Contact the building owner to verbally extend the permit's validity

Question 5

What does PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

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Push, Aim, Start, Stop

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Pull, Apply, Scan, Secure

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Point, Activate, Spray, Secure

Question 6

During a fire watch in a building with a partial sprinkler system, you discover a fire in a non-sprinklered area. What additional step is critical compared to a fully protected building?

Accepted Answer

Immediately activate manual pull stations and call 911, since there is no automatic suppression

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Use only a dry chemical extinguisher regardless of fire class

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Wait for the sprinkler system to activate before calling 911

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Restrict evacuation to the affected floor only

Question 7

Which of the following BEST describes the fireguard's role during an FDNY inspection of a hot work site?

Accepted Answer

Present the valid Hot Work Permit, fire watch log, and demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures

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Step aside and let the contractor answer all questions

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Redirect the inspector to the building manager

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Provide only your Certificate of Fitness number and nothing else