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

Activating the fire alarm immediately alerts all occupants and summons the fire department without delay.

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

NFPA 25 and FDNY regulations require fire watch patrols at least every 30 minutes when a suppression system is out of service.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Wet chemical extinguisher

Answer

Wet chemical extinguishers are specifically designed for Class K fires involving cooking oils and fats at high temperatures.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

PASS — Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, Sweep side to side — is the standard extinguisher technique.

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

Feeling the door with the back of the hand detects heat behind it, preventing a backdraft or flashover when the door is opened.

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