F-02 - Fireguard Fireguard Roles and Responsibilities Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Who is legally responsible for ensuring that a fire watch is established when a fire protection system is impaired?

Accepted Answer

The building owner or their designated representative

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The individual fireguard on duty

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The FDNY battalion chief covering the district

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The fire protection system maintenance contractor

Question 2

During fire watch, a fireguard discovers that a fire sprinkler valve has been accidentally opened, releasing water. What should the fireguard do?

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify building management and call for qualified personnel to address the valve; do not attempt repairs

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Attempt to close the valve themselves

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Ignore it as it is a plumbing issue, not a fire issue

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Continue the patrol and note it in the log at the end of the shift

Question 3

A fireguard's primary responsibility during a fire watch is to:

Accepted Answer

Continuously monitor assigned areas, identify hazards or fires early, and notify FDNY and occupants immediately

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Actively suppress any fires they encounter using available equipment

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Manage the evacuation of all building occupants in case of emergency

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Repair impaired fire protection systems as quickly as possible

Question 4

How often should a fireguard conduct patrols of the fire watch area?

Accepted Answer

At intervals not exceeding 30 minutes (or as required by the FDNY or building fire safety plan)

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Once at the beginning and once at the end of each shift

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Continuously without any scheduled interval

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Only when the fire alarm activates

Question 5

A fireguard arrives for their shift and discovers the fire watch logbook from the previous shift is missing. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Report the missing logbook immediately to building management, notify FDNY if required, and start a new logbook documenting the circumstances

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Start a new log without investigating the missing one

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Delay starting the fire watch until the old logbook is found

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Continue the fire watch without any logging until the old logbook is located

Question 6

What must a fireguard do at the START of each fire watch patrol?

Accepted Answer

Sign in to the fire watch log, noting the time the patrol is beginning

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Call 911 to confirm the fire watch is still required

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Inspect all fire extinguishers in the building

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Turn off all non-emergency electrical equipment