F-02 Emergency Response 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A fire extinguisher has been used and partially discharged. What must the Fireguard do?
- Recharge it themselves if possible
- Place it back and note it was used
- Tag it as used and have it recharged or replaced before the next inspection (Correct answer)
- Dispose of it immediately
Correct answer: Tag it as used and have it recharged or replaced before the next inspection
A partially or fully discharged extinguisher must be tagged, removed from service, and recharged or replaced promptly to ensure readiness.
Question 2: What does the PASS technique stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
- Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep (Correct answer)
- Push, Activate, Spray, Stop
- Prepare, Aim, Shoot, Step back
- Pull, Apply, Spin, Spray
Correct answer: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side.
Question 3: Under what condition should a Fireguard attempt to fight a fire with an extinguisher?
- Any size fire as long as they have an extinguisher
- Only when the fire is small, confined, and not spreading, and an exit is behind them (Correct answer)
- Only after all occupants have left the building
- Never — always wait for FDNY
Correct answer: Only when the fire is small, confined, and not spreading, and an exit is behind them
A Fireguard should only attempt to extinguish a small, contained fire using the extinguisher while maintaining a clear path to an exit.
Question 4: What information must a Fireguard relay to a 911 dispatcher when reporting a fire?
- Only the building name
- Building address, floor, description of fire, and number of occupants in danger (Correct answer)
- Their name and certificate number only
- The type of extinguisher used so far
Correct answer: Building address, floor, description of fire, and number of occupants in danger
A complete 911 report includes the exact address, floor or location of fire, nature of the emergency, and any people in immediate danger.
Question 5: How should stairwells be managed during a fire evacuation in a high-rise building?
- Locked to prevent reentry
- Left unmonitored
- Kept clear of obstacles and monitored to direct occupants safely downward (Correct answer)
- Used for equipment storage during evacuation
Correct answer: Kept clear of obstacles and monitored to direct occupants safely downward
Stairwells must remain clear and should be monitored by the Fireguard to guide occupants to safety and prevent panic or crowding.
Question 6: A visitor reports smelling gas near the boiler room. What is the Fireguard's correct response?
- Light a match to check the odor source
- Turn off all electrical switches in the area
- Evacuate the area, do not operate electrical switches, and call 911 and Con Edison (Correct answer)
- Open windows and let the gas dissipate on its own
Correct answer: Evacuate the area, do not operate electrical switches, and call 911 and Con Edison
A gas smell requires immediate evacuation of the area, avoiding any electrical switches (sparks can ignite gas), and calling 911 and the utility company.
Question 7: What is the purpose of a building's Fire Command Station (FCS)?
- To store fire extinguishers
- To serve as a central hub for monitoring alarms, communicating with floors, and coordinating with FDNY (Correct answer)
- To house the building's water supply controls only
- To provide shelter for evacuees during a fire
Correct answer: To serve as a central hub for monitoring alarms, communicating with floors, and coordinating with FDNY
The Fire Command Station centralizes alarm monitoring, two-way communication with floors, and coordination with responding fire personnel.
F-02 Emergency Response 3
A fire extinguisher has been used and partially discharged.
What must the Fireguard do?