F-02 Emergency Response 3

Question 1

A fire extinguisher has been used and partially discharged. What must the Fireguard do?

Accepted Answer

Tag it as used and have it recharged or replaced before the next inspection

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Recharge it themselves if possible

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Place it back and note it was used

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Dispose of it immediately

Question 2

What does the PASS technique stand for when using a fire extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

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Push, Activate, Spray, Stop

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Prepare, Aim, Shoot, Step back

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Pull, Apply, Spin, Spray

Question 3

Under what condition should a Fireguard attempt to fight a fire with an extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

Only when the fire is small, confined, and not spreading, and an exit is behind them

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Any size fire as long as they have an extinguisher

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Only after all occupants have left the building

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Never — always wait for FDNY

Question 4

What information must a Fireguard relay to a 911 dispatcher when reporting a fire?

Accepted Answer

Building address, floor, description of fire, and number of occupants in danger

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Only the building name

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Their name and certificate number only

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The type of extinguisher used so far

Question 5

How should stairwells be managed during a fire evacuation in a high-rise building?

Accepted Answer

Kept clear of obstacles and monitored to direct occupants safely downward

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Locked to prevent reentry

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Left unmonitored

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Used for equipment storage during evacuation

Question 6

A visitor reports smelling gas near the boiler room. What is the Fireguard's correct response?

Accepted Answer

Evacuate the area, do not operate electrical switches, and call 911 and Con Edison

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Light a match to check the odor source

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Turn off all electrical switches in the area

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Open windows and let the gas dissipate on its own

Question 7

What is the purpose of a building's Fire Command Station (FCS)?

Accepted Answer

To serve as a central hub for monitoring alarms, communicating with floors, and coordinating with FDNY

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To store fire extinguishers

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To house the building's water supply controls only

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To provide shelter for evacuees during a fire