F-02 Fireguard Emergency Response Procedures 2

Question 1

When a fireguard discovers smoke in a stairwell, what is the FIRST action to take?

Accepted Answer

Activate the nearest fire alarm pull station

Answer

Investigate the source before alerting anyone

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Open windows to ventilate the stairwell

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Wait to see if the smoke clears on its own

Question 2

A fireguard is conducting a fire watch during a sprinkler system shutdown. How often must rounds be conducted?

Accepted Answer

Every 30 minutes

Answer

Every 60 minutes

Answer

Every 15 minutes

Answer

Every 2 hours

Question 3

Which type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for a Class K cooking-oil fire?

Accepted Answer

Wet chemical extinguisher

Answer

ABC dry chemical

Answer

CO2 extinguisher

Answer

Water mist extinguisher

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

Point, Activate, Spray, Stop

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Pull, Activate, Spray, Secure

Answer

Position, Aim, Squeeze, Spray

Question 5

A fireguard encounters a locked door in a corridor filled with light smoke. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Feel the door with the back of the hand before attempting to open it

Answer

Break the door down immediately

Answer

Open the door quickly to check inside

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Ignore the door and continue the evacuation route

Question 6

Under NYC Fire Code, a Certificate of Fitness (COF) holder performing fire watch must maintain which record on-site?

Accepted Answer

A written log noting each patrol round with time and date

Answer

A verbal log communicated to the building owner

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An electronic notification sent to FDNY every hour

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No record is required if no fire is found

Question 7

If a sprinkler head activates accidentally, a fireguard should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Notify the fire department and building management immediately

Answer

Attempt to stop the flow by covering the sprinkler head

Answer

Call the building owner and wait for instructions

Answer

Shut off the main water supply without notifying anyone