Fireguard Emergency Response Procedures Flashcards
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During an evacuation, which floor should be evacuated FIRST after the fire floor?
Answer: The floor directly above the fire floor
Heat and smoke rise, so the floor immediately above the fire is at the greatest risk and should be the second priority for evacuation.
A fireguard notices that a fire exit door is chained and padlocked during business hours. What is the correct response?
Answer: Notify the FDNY of the violation right away
A blocked or obstructed fire exit during occupancy is a life-safety violation requiring immediate FDNY notification.
What is the primary purpose of a fire standpipe system in a high-rise building?
Answer: To provide firefighters with a water supply connection on each floor
Standpipe systems extend water supply vertically through a building so firefighters can connect hoses on the affected floor rather than extending lines from street level.
When guiding building occupants during an emergency, a fireguard should direct them to stairwells and instruct them to:
Answer: Keep stairwell doors closed as they pass through
Keeping stairwell doors closed prevents smoke from entering the stairwell and maintains a safe evacuation path.
A fire watch is required under FDNY regulations when which condition exists?
Answer: A fire alarm, suppression, or detection system is out of service for more than 4 hours
FDNY requires fire watch when a required fire protection system is out of service for 4 or more hours within a 24-hour period.
Which signal on a fire alarm panel indicates that a device such as a smoke detector has been triggered?
Answer: Alarm signal
An alarm signal on the fire alarm control panel indicates that a detection device has sensed a fire condition and triggered the alarm.
If a fireguard smells natural gas while performing rounds, the FIRST action should be:
Answer: Evacuate the area and call 911 from a safe location
Gas leaks create explosion and asphyxiation hazards; immediate evacuation and calling 911 from a safe distance is the correct response.