Mixed Deck — All F-02 Topics Flashcards

What color on the NFPA 704 diamond indicates flammability hazard?

Answer: Red

Red is the color for flammability hazard on the NFPA 704 diamond, located at the top of the diamond. A rating of 0 means the material will not burn, while a rating of 4 means it will rapidly vaporize and burn readily at normal temperatures.

What is the correct entry in a fire watch log when a fireguard completes a patrol and finds no hazards?

Answer: Record the patrol start time, areas covered, completion time, and note 'all areas patrolled — no hazards observed'

A complete no-hazard entry includes start time, areas patrolled, completion time, and a clear notation that all areas were found free of hazards.

At what maximum height above the floor should the carrying handle of a portable fire extinguisher weighing more than 40 lbs be mounted?

Answer: 5 feet

NFPA 10 requires that heavier extinguishers (over 40 lbs) have their carrying handle mounted no higher than 3.5 feet, while lighter units can be mounted up to 5 feet — the 5-foot rule applies to lighter units.

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.

At the beginning of a new fire watch shift, what should a fireguard do before starting their first patrol?

Answer: Review the previous shift's fire watch log, get briefed on current system status, sign in to the log, and confirm the areas to be patrolled

Before beginning patrols, the incoming fireguard must review the previous log entries, receive a briefing on current system status and any open issues, and make their opening log entry.

What should an F-02 Fireguard do FIRST upon hearing the fire alarm signal?

Answer: Investigate the source of the alarm

The Fireguard should first investigate the source of the alarm to determine if there is an actual fire condition. This allows the Fireguard to provide accurate information to the fire department and building management. Premature evacuation or calling 911 without verification can waste resources.

What does a steady (continuous) fire alarm signal typically indicate?

Answer: An evacuation order for building occupants

A steady or continuous alarm signal is the general alarm indicating that occupants should evacuate the building immediately. This signal is distinct from intermittent or coded signals that may indicate different conditions or zones.

What does the NFPA 704 diamond placard indicate?

Answer: The type, severity, and special hazards of materials stored in a location

The NFPA 704 diamond (fire diamond) is a hazard identification system using a four-colored diamond to indicate health hazards (blue), flammability (red), instability/reactivity (yellow), and special hazards (white). Numbers 0-4 indicate severity levels from minimal to severe.

The NYC Fire Code requires that the fire watch be maintained until which condition is met?

Answer: The impaired fire protection system is restored to normal operation and the FDNY is notified as required

The fire watch must continue without interruption until the impaired fire protection system is fully restored to normal operational status and required FDNY notifications are made.

During a fire watch, a fireguard notices a suspicious unattended bag in the lobby. There is no sign of fire. What should the fireguard do?

Answer: Do not touch the bag, evacuate the immediate area, and notify building security and FDNY

Suspicious unattended objects should not be touched. The immediate area should be cleared and FDNY and building security should be notified promptly.

A fireguard on fire watch in a large commercial building is asked by a building maintenance worker to help move furniture. What should the fireguard do?

Answer: Decline, explaining that fire watch duties require continuous patrol and cannot be interrupted for non-safety tasks

A fireguard on active fire watch duty cannot take on secondary tasks that interrupt their patrol. Their sole focus must be the fire watch.

During a patrol, a fireguard notices a propped-open fire door. The fireguard should:

Answer: Close the door and record the finding in the logbook

Fire doors must remain closed to prevent smoke and fire spread; the fireguard must close the door and document the violation.

During patrol the fireguard finds a stairwell door that is wedged open and discovers it is a rated fire door. After closing it, the fireguard should:

Answer: Log the location, time, and corrective action taken in the patrol record

All violations found and corrective actions taken during patrol must be entered in the patrol log with precise time and location.

If a fire sprinkler system is restored to service after a shutdown, which action must the fireguard document?

Answer: The exact time the system was restored and that fire watch patrols have ended

The fire watch log must record the time of system restoration and the official end of fire watch patrols to close out the impaired-system period properly.

What is the difference between an ionization and a photoelectric smoke detector?

Answer: Ionization detects flaming fires faster; photoelectric detects smoldering fires faster

Ionization detectors respond faster to fast-flaming fires with small smoke particles, while photoelectric detectors respond faster to slow-smoldering fires that produce larger smoke particles. Understanding this difference helps in selecting the right detector for each area of a shelter.

During an emergency, a Fireguard cannot reach a floor due to heavy smoke in the only stairwell. What should they do?

Answer: Report the condition to FDNY upon their arrival and do not enter

Entering a smoke-filled stairwell without proper equipment is life-threatening; the Fireguard should inform FDNY of the condition so trained firefighters can handle it.

During fire watch, a fireguard discovers that a fire sprinkler valve has been accidentally opened, releasing water. What should the fireguard do?

Answer: Immediately notify building management and call for qualified personnel to address the valve; do not attempt repairs

Fireguards are not authorized to perform system repairs. They must immediately notify building management and appropriate maintenance personnel and document the situation.

What must a fireguard do if their F-02 Certificate of Fitness is lost or stolen?

Answer: Apply to the FDNY Certificate of Fitness Unit for a replacement

A lost or stolen Certificate of Fitness must be replaced by contacting the FDNY Certificate of Fitness Unit. The fireguard must have the certificate available for inspection while on duty.

A fireguard is performing a fire watch on the 10th floor and discovers a fire. The corridor is clear. What is the correct sequence of actions?

Answer: Activate the nearest fire alarm pull station, call 911, and alert any occupants in the immediate area to evacuate

The correct sequence is: activate the fire alarm pull station (or alert occupants if alarm is impaired), call 911, and direct any nearby occupants to evacuate.

A fireguard is on duty performing a fire watch. An FDNY inspector arrives and asks to review the fire watch log and the fireguard's Certificate of Fitness. What is the fireguard required to do?

Answer: Immediately produce the Certificate of Fitness and fire watch log for inspection

A fireguard must immediately produce their Certificate of Fitness and fire watch log when requested by an FDNY inspector or any FDNY member. Both are subject to FDNY review at any time.