F-02 - Fireguard Emergency Response Procedures Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

When a fireguard on fire watch discovers an active fire, what is the FIRST action they must take?

Accepted Answer

Activate the nearest fire alarm pull station or verbally alert occupants

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Attempt to extinguish the fire using a portable extinguisher

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Notify the building owner by phone

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Continue the patrol to confirm the fire is not spreading

Question 2

During a fire watch, a fireguard discovers smoke coming from a utility closet. The fire is small and may be controllable. What should the fireguard do?

Accepted Answer

Immediately call 911, sound the alarm, and attempt to extinguish with a portable extinguisher only if trained and it is safe to do so

Answer

Extinguish the fire first, then report it to the building manager after the shift

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Close the closet door to contain the fire and wait for the fire to self-extinguish

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Wait to confirm the fire grows larger before calling 911 to avoid a false alarm

Question 3

A fireguard on fire watch receives word that trapped occupants are on the 5th floor. What is the appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Immediately relay the information to arriving FDNY units and guide them to the location

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Attempt a solo rescue of the trapped occupants

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Evacuate all other floors before assisting the 5th floor

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Assess the situation and decide whether to call FDNY based on the danger level

Question 4

During a fire watch, a fireguard notices a suspicious unattended bag in the lobby. There is no sign of fire. What should the fireguard do?

Accepted Answer

Do not touch the bag, evacuate the immediate area, and notify building security and FDNY

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Move the bag to a storage room to clear the path

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Open the bag to check its contents before calling anyone

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Note the bag in the logbook and continue the patrol without taking further action

Question 5

After FDNY arrives at an emergency scene where a fire watch is in place, what should the fireguard do?

Accepted Answer

Report to the incident commander, provide building information, and follow their directions

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Leave the building immediately to avoid interfering

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Continue the regular patrol schedule without interruption

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Begin shutting off utilities to prevent fire spread

Question 6

What information should a fireguard log in the fire watch record after responding to an emergency during their watch?

Accepted Answer

The time the emergency was discovered, actions taken, who was notified, and when FDNY arrived

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Only the time the emergency was resolved

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A summary of the entire shift with no specific detail about the emergency

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No entry is required if FDNY handled the emergency