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

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Kept clear of obstacles and monitored to direct occupants safely downward

Answer

Stairwells must remain clear and should be monitored by the Fireguard to guide occupants to safety and prevent panic or crowding.

(F-02) Fireguard Practice Test