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

Answer

Under the NYC Fire Code, it is the building owner's legal responsibility to establish a fire watch when a fire protection system is impaired. The fireguard is employed to carry out the watch.

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

Answer

Fireguards are not authorized to perform system repairs. They must immediately notify building management and appropriate maintenance personnel and document the situation.

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

Answer

The core role of a fireguard is early detection through patrol, prompt notification of any fire or hazard, and communication with FDNY and occupants — not suppression, evacuation management, or repairs.

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)

Answer

Fire watch patrols must be conducted at intervals not exceeding 30 minutes, or more frequently if required by FDNY or the building's fire safety plan.

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

Answer

The missing logbook must be reported to building management, and if required, to FDNY. A new log must be started immediately so fire watch documentation is not interrupted.

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