Fireguard Fireguard Roles and Responsibilities Flashcards
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Under FDNY regulations, how often must a fireguard conduct tours in a building under a fire watch?
Answer: At intervals specified by the FDNY or fire safety director, typically once per hour
FDNY regulations typically require fireguards on fire watch to conduct patrols at least once per hour or at intervals specified by the fire safety director.
A fireguard discovers that the sprinkler system in a portion of the building is out of service. The fireguard should:
Answer: Implement fire watch procedures and immediately notify the fire safety director and FDNY
When a sprinkler system is out of service, a fire watch must be implemented and both the fire safety director and FDNY must be notified immediately.
Which of the following is NOT a typical duty of a fireguard?
Answer: Performing maintenance on fire suppression equipment
Fireguards are not trained or authorized to perform maintenance on fire suppression equipment; that is performed by licensed contractors.
When a fireguard completes a tour without finding any issues, the logbook entry should:
Answer: Record the time, route inspected, and note that no hazards were found
Every tour must be documented in the logbook with the time, areas inspected, and the condition found, even if no hazards are observed.
A fireguard observes someone smoking in a non-smoking area near stored flammable materials. The fireguard should:
Answer: Ask the person to stop, remove any ignition sources, and report the violation
The fireguard should immediately address the hazard by asking the person to stop smoking, eliminate ignition sources, and report the incident.
What is the purpose of a fire safety plan as it relates to a fireguard's duties?
Answer: It outlines procedures the fireguard must follow during emergencies and routine duties
The fire safety plan defines the procedures and responsibilities that the fireguard must follow during both routine patrols and emergency situations.
Which of the following best describes the relationship between a fireguard and the fire safety director?
Answer: The fireguard reports to and takes direction from the fire safety director
The fireguard operates under the supervision of the fire safety director and must report findings and receive direction from that individual.