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Fireguard Fire Watch and Patrol Duties Flashcards

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  1. Under FDNY rules, how long must a fire watch be maintained after hot work is completed in a sprinklered building?

    Answer: 30 minutes

    A minimum 30-minute fire watch is required after hot work ends in a sprinklered building to detect delayed ignition.

  2. A worker asks the fireguard to leave their patrol post to help move equipment. The fireguard should:

    Answer: Refuse and continue the assigned fire watch duties

    A fireguard must never abandon a fire watch post; their sole responsibility is fire watch, not general labor.

  3. Which condition requires the fireguard to immediately call the FDNY (911)?

    Answer: A fire that cannot be controlled with a portable extinguisher

    Any fire that exceeds the capacity of a portable extinguisher requires immediate notification of the FDNY.

  4. A fireguard's patrol log shows a gap of 45 minutes with no entries. This is a problem because:

    Answer: FDNY regulations require entries at intervals no greater than 15–30 minutes depending on conditions

    Gaps in the patrol log indicate the required inspection intervals were not maintained, which violates fire watch requirements.

  5. Hot work is being performed near combustible insulation material. The fireguard's primary duty during the work is to:

    Answer: Watch for sparks and smoldering material in the work area

    During hot work, the fireguard's primary duty is to actively watch for sparks, embers, or smoldering materials that could ignite nearby combustibles.

  6. Who is responsible for ensuring that all combustible materials are removed or protected before hot work begins?

    Answer: The contractor or employer in charge of the hot work

    The contractor responsible for the hot work must clear or shield combustibles before work starts; the fireguard monitors during and after.

  7. A fireguard on patrol finds a storage room packed with cardboard boxes blocking the fire hose cabinet. The correct action is to:

    Answer: Report the obstruction immediately and have it cleared before continuing

    Obstructed fire hose cabinets must be cleared immediately because firefighters depend on rapid access to hose equipment.