F-02 - Fireguard Fireguard Roles and Responsibilities Questions and Answers 1

Question 1

According to FDNY regulations, what is the minimum frequency for a Fireguard holding an F-02 Certificate of Fitness to patrol all areas of a shelter?

Accepted Answer

At least once every hour

Answer

The official FDNY study material for the F-02 Certificate of Fitness explicitly states that fire guards are responsible for continuously patrolling all areas of the shelter at least once every hour.

Question 2

A Fireguard on patrol at a shelter discovers a fire in a trash can. After activating the nearest fire alarm pull station, what is the IMMEDIATE next step they should take?

Accepted Answer

Report the fire to the FDNY and notify shelter emergency staff.

Answer

The primary responsibilities of a Fireguard upon discovering a fire are to first alert occupants by activating the alarm, and then immediately report the fire to the fire department and notify the designated shelter staff. Assisting with evacuation follows notification.

Question 3

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of an F-02 Fireguard in a shelter?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a detailed record of all patrols conducted.

Answer

F-02 Fireguards are required to maintain a record of their patrols. This documentation serves as proof that the required fire watch was conducted. Repairing and maintaining fire protection systems are duties for other licensed professionals.

Question 4

An F-02 Fireguard is on duty when the shelter's sprinkler system is taken out of service for emergency repairs. The Fireguard's responsibilities now include:

Accepted Answer

Continuously patrolling the affected areas, keeping a constant watch for fires.

Answer

When a fire protection system is out-of-service, the Fireguard's duty is to perform a fire watch, which involves continuously patrolling the specific areas affected by the impairment to keep a constant watch for fires.

Question 5

An F-02 Fireguard is typically supervised by all of the following individuals, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A resident floor monitor

Answer

According to FDNY materials, F-02 Certificate of Fitness holders are generally supervised by an F-80 holder, an F-89/T-89 holder, or an Impairment Coordinator, which can be the building owner if no one else is designated. A resident floor monitor would not have the authority or qualification to supervise a licensed Fireguard.

(F-02) Fireguard Practice Test

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F-02 - Fireguard Fireguard Roles and Responsibilities Questions and Answers 1