Fireguard Fireguard Roles and Responsibilities Flashcards
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Under FDNY rules, a fireguard Certificate of Fitness must be renewed:
Answer: Every three years
FDNY Certificates of Fitness for fireguards are typically valid for three years and must be renewed before expiration.
A fireguard discovers that a fire hose cabinet on the 8th floor has a damaged hose. What is the correct action?
Answer: Tag the cabinet as out of service, notify the fire safety director, and document the deficiency
Damaged firefighting equipment must be tagged out of service, reported to the fire safety director, and logged for repair by qualified personnel.
Which statement best describes a fireguard's authority to use a fire extinguisher?
Answer: Fireguards may use an extinguisher on a small, incipient-stage fire only if trained and it is safe to do so
A fireguard may use a fire extinguisher on a small incipient fire only if trained, the fire is small enough, and it can be done safely without risking their own life.
During a fire emergency in a high-rise, a fireguard should direct occupants to evacuate using:
Answer: Interior stairwells designated as egress stairs, never elevators
During a fire, occupants must use designated interior egress stairs; elevators must never be used for evacuation because power failure or heat can trap occupants.
A fireguard learns that a tenant has stored large quantities of flammable liquids in a storage room without authorization. The fireguard should:
Answer: Report the hazard to the fire safety director and document it in the logbook
The fireguard's role is to identify and report hazards; the fire safety director and building management are responsible for enforcement and remediation.
What is the significance of a fireguard signing the logbook at the end of a tour?
Answer: It creates a legal record confirming the patrol was conducted and conditions observed
Signing the logbook creates an official, timestamped record that the patrol was completed and documents the conditions found during the tour.
A fireguard working in a building under renovation notices workers have removed a section of the fire alarm notification system. The fireguard should:
Answer: Immediately notify the fire safety director and FDNY, and implement fire watch for the affected area
Any impairment to the fire alarm system requires immediate notification of the fire safety director and FDNY, and a fire watch must be implemented for the affected area.