- Fireguard Emergency Response Procedures Questions and Answers Flashcards

A fireguard on fire watch encounters a building occupant who refuses to evacuate during a fire alarm. What should the fireguard do?

Answer: Instruct the occupant to leave, note the refusal, and inform FDNY of the non-compliant occupant upon their arrival

The fireguard should instruct the occupant to evacuate, document the refusal in the log, and relay the information to arriving FDNY units — physical force is not the fireguard's role.

What does the FDNY expect a fireguard to do when the fire watch identifies a fire hazard that is not an active fire?

Answer: Document the hazard in the fire watch log and notify the building manager or responsible party

Non-fire hazards should be documented in the fire watch log and reported promptly to the building manager or responsible party so corrective action can be taken.

During a fire watch, the building's fire alarm system activates. Investigation reveals it was triggered by cooking smoke — no fire is present. What must the fireguard do?

Answer: Allow FDNY to respond if dispatched, document the activation and investigation findings in the log, and cooperate with any responding units

The fireguard must cooperate with any FDNY response, document the activation and findings in the log, and never attempt to cancel FDNY response or reset/disable alarm equipment.

A fireguard conducting fire watch notices that a previously clear exit corridor is now blocked with boxes. What is the correct response?

Answer: Document the obstruction, inform the building manager to remove it immediately, and follow up to confirm it is cleared

Blocked exits are a fire hazard. The fireguard must document it in the log and immediately notify the building manager to correct it, then follow up to confirm the obstruction was removed.

What does FDNY expect a fireguard to do if they are overcome by smoke during a fire watch patrol?

Answer: Immediately get to a safe area of rescue assistance and call for help

If overcome by smoke, the fireguard must immediately retreat to a safe area, call for help, and prioritize their own safety — they cannot perform fire watch duties if incapacitated.

After a fire watch shift ends without incident, what must the fireguard do before leaving?

Answer: Verbally brief the incoming fireguard or building management on current system status and sign the log

At shift end, the outgoing fireguard must brief the incoming fireguard or responsible party on current conditions, sign the log with shift-end entry, and ensure continuity of fire watch coverage.