F-02 Fireguard Emergency Response Procedures 3

Question 1

During an evacuation, which floor should be evacuated FIRST after the fire floor?

Accepted Answer

The floor directly above the fire floor

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The floor directly below the fire floor

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The top floor of the building

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All floors simultaneously

Question 2

A fireguard notices that a fire exit door is chained and padlocked during business hours. What is the correct response?

Accepted Answer

Notify the FDNY of the violation right away

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Report it to the building owner at end of shift

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Remove the chain immediately if you have tools and report it

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Place a sign on the door warning occupants

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a fire standpipe system in a high-rise building?

Accepted Answer

To provide firefighters with a water supply connection on each floor

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To automatically suppress fires without firefighter intervention

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To pressurize stairwells and prevent smoke infiltration

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To drain water from roof areas during heavy rain

Question 4

When guiding building occupants during an emergency, a fireguard should direct them to stairwells and instruct them to:

Accepted Answer

Keep stairwell doors closed as they pass through

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Prop stairwell doors open to improve air flow

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Use elevators if the stairwell is crowded

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Descend as fast as possible regardless of conditions

Question 5

A fire watch is required under FDNY regulations when which condition exists?

Accepted Answer

A fire alarm, suppression, or detection system is out of service for more than 4 hours

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A single smoke detector in a unit is malfunctioning

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The building HVAC system is undergoing routine maintenance

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Elevator service is suspended due to inspection

Question 6

Which signal on a fire alarm panel indicates that a device such as a smoke detector has been triggered?

Accepted Answer

Alarm signal

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Supervisory signal

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Trouble signal

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Restore signal

Question 7

If a fireguard smells natural gas while performing rounds, the FIRST action should be:

Accepted Answer

Evacuate the area and call 911 from a safe location

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Light a match to locate the leak's exact position

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Turn off all electrical switches in the area

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Open all windows and ventilate before calling anyone