- Fireguard Fire Watch and Patrol Duties Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What is the maximum allowable interval between fire watch patrols under the NYC Fire Code?
Answer: 30 minutes
The NYC Fire Code requires fire watch patrols at intervals not exceeding 30 minutes. Building conditions or FDNY requirements may mandate more frequent patrols.
When conducting a fire watch patrol, which of the following should a fireguard specifically check for?
Answer: Signs of fire, smoke, unusual odors, blocked exits, propped fire doors, and other fire hazards
During patrols, fireguards must actively look for signs of fire or smoke, unusual odors, blocked exits, propped fire doors, improper storage of combustibles, and any other fire hazards.
A fireguard on fire watch duty notices a strong smell of burning plastic near an electrical panel. There is no visible smoke or flame. What should the fireguard do?
Answer: Treat it as a potential fire emergency — call 911, alert occupants in the area, and notify building management immediately
A burning odor is a warning sign of a potential fire, especially near electrical equipment. The fireguard must treat it as an emergency — call 911 and notify building management immediately.
Which areas of a building MUST be included in a fire watch patrol for a building with an impaired sprinkler system?
Answer: All areas of the building that are protected by the impaired sprinkler system
The fire watch must cover all areas of the building that are protected by the impaired system. This ensures complete coverage where the automatic protection is lacking.
What should a fireguard do if they complete a patrol and find no hazards?
Answer: Record the start and end times of the patrol and note 'all clear' for each area inspected
Even when no hazards are found, the fireguard must log the complete patrol with start and end times and 'all clear' notations for each area to document continuous compliance.
A fireguard on fire watch finds a propped-open fire door on the 8th floor. What is the correct course of action?
Answer: Close the fire door, document it in the fire watch log, and notify building management of the violation
Propped fire doors must be closed, documented in the fire watch log, and reported to building management. Fire doors are critical barriers to fire and smoke spread.