F-02 Basic 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under FDNY regulations, how often must a Certificate of Fitness holder conduct a fire safety inspection of their premises?
- Once a year
- Once a month
- At least once per day during working hours (Correct answer)
- Once per week
Correct answer: At least once per day during working hours
Certificate of Fitness holders are required to inspect their premises at least once per day during working hours to identify and correct fire hazards.
Question 2: Which of the following actions should a fireguard take if they discover a fire exit is blocked by stored merchandise?
- Post a sign warning occupants
- Immediately have the obstruction removed and report the violation (Correct answer)
- Rope off the area and continue patrol
- Wait until the end of the shift to report it
Correct answer: Immediately have the obstruction removed and report the violation
Blocked exits are an immediate life-safety hazard and must be cleared right away, with the violation documented and reported to the appropriate authority.
Question 3: What is the primary purpose of maintaining a fire watch log?
- To record employee work hours
- To document that inspections were conducted and any hazards found or corrected (Correct answer)
- To track inventory levels
- To satisfy insurance requirements only
Correct answer: To document that inspections were conducted and any hazards found or corrected
The fire watch log provides a written record proving that required inspections occurred and notes any fire hazards discovered and corrective actions taken.
Question 4: A fireguard notices smoke coming from under a closed door. What is the FIRST action to take?
- Open the door to investigate the source
- Activate the fire alarm and call 911 (Correct answer)
- Attempt to extinguish the fire with a portable extinguisher
- Notify the building manager and wait for instructions
Correct answer: Activate the fire alarm and call 911
Activating the alarm and calling 911 ensures occupants are alerted and the fire department is dispatched immediately before investigating or attempting suppression.
Question 5: Which class of fire extinguisher is specifically designed for use on electrical equipment fires?
- Class A
- Class B
- Class C (Correct answer)
- Class D
Correct answer: Class C
Class C extinguishers use non-conductive agents and are rated for energized electrical equipment fires.
Question 6: When should a fireguard notify the FDNY about a condition that poses an immediate fire danger?
- Within 24 hours
- At the end of the business day
- Immediately (Correct answer)
- Only after receiving management approval
Correct answer: Immediately
Conditions posing an immediate fire danger must be reported to the FDNY immediately, without waiting for management authorization.
Question 7: Which of the following is a common ignition source that a fireguard should watch for during inspections?
- Wet floors
- Overloaded electrical extension cords (Correct answer)
- Unlocked storage rooms
- Expired fire extinguishers (still charged)
Correct answer: Overloaded electrical extension cords
Overloaded extension cords can overheat and arc, creating an ignition source and are a frequent cause of workplace fires.
F-02 Basic 2
Under FDNY regulations, how often must a Certificate of Fitness holder conduct a fire safety inspection of their premises?