F-02 Emergency Response 2

Question 1

When a fire alarm activates in a building, what is the Fireguard's FIRST priority?

Accepted Answer

Investigate the source of the alarm

Answer

The Fireguard must first investigate the alarm to determine if a real emergency exists before initiating a full evacuation.

Question 2

A tenant reports smoke coming from a door that is hot to the touch. What should the Fireguard do?

Accepted Answer

Call 911, do not open the door, and evacuate the floor

Answer

A hot door indicates fire on the other side; opening it can cause a backdraft, so call 911 and evacuate without opening the door.

Question 3

Which method is used to communicate the location of a fire to arriving FDNY units?

Accepted Answer

Meet them at the building entrance and provide exact floor and unit information

Answer

The Fireguard should meet FDNY at the entrance, direct them to the fire location, and provide key building information such as floor and apartment number.

Question 4

During an emergency evacuation, an occupant with a mobility impairment cannot use the stairs. What should the Fireguard do?

Accepted Answer

Direct them to the nearest Area of Rescue Assistance and notify FDNY

Answer

Persons with mobility impairments should be directed to Areas of Rescue Assistance where firefighters can assist them; elevators must not be used during fires.

Question 5

How should a Fireguard document an emergency event that occurred during their watch?

Accepted Answer

Record all details in the Fire/Emergency Drill Log immediately after the event

Answer

All emergency events must be recorded in the official Fire/Emergency Drill Log as soon as possible while details are fresh.

(F-02) Fireguard Practice Test

(F-02) Fireguard Practice Test

F-02 Emergency Response 2