Fireguard Fire Watch and Patrol Duties Flashcards

How soon after completing hot work must a fire watch patrol be conducted?

Answer: Immediately after work stops

Fire watch patrols must begin immediately after hot work stops to monitor for smoldering materials that could ignite.

A fireguard discovers a sprinkler head that has been painted over during a building renovation. What should be done?

Answer: Document it and notify the building manager immediately

Painted-over sprinkler heads are an impairment that must be documented and reported immediately because paint can prevent activation.

Which of the following items should a fireguard carry while on patrol?

Answer: A charged portable fire extinguisher

Fireguards must carry a charged portable fire extinguisher so they can respond immediately to a small fire during patrol.

When a fireguard is assigned to a floor with impaired sprinklers, how frequently must that floor be patrolled?

Answer: Every 15 minutes

FDNY regulations require patrols every 15 minutes on floors where the sprinkler system is impaired.

A fireguard notices a propped-open fire door in a stairwell during patrol. The correct action is to:

Answer: Close the door and document the incident in the log

Fire doors must be kept closed to prevent smoke and fire spread; the fireguard must close the door and log the violation.

What information is NOT required when logging a fire watch patrol entry?

Answer: The names of all building tenants present

Tenant rosters are not a required element of patrol log entries; time, areas covered, and the fireguard's name are required.

During a night patrol, a fireguard smells smoke but cannot see any visible fire or flame. The first action should be:

Answer: Investigate the source by tracing the odor and check for heat with the back of the hand

A fireguard should trace smoke odor and check surfaces for heat to locate the source before escalating response.