F-02 Fireguard Fire Watch and Patrol Duties 2

Question 1

How soon after completing hot work must a fire watch patrol be conducted?

Accepted Answer

Immediately after work stops

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30 minutes after work stops

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1 hour after work stops

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At the end of the work shift

Question 2

A fireguard discovers a sprinkler head that has been painted over during a building renovation. What should be done?

Accepted Answer

Document it and notify the building manager immediately

Answer

Scrape the paint off during the patrol

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Ignore it if the system is otherwise operational

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Only report it at the end of the shift

Question 3

Which of the following items should a fireguard carry while on patrol?

Accepted Answer

A charged portable fire extinguisher

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A cutting torch for emergency access

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A master key to all tenant spaces

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A crowbar for forced entry

Question 4

When a fireguard is assigned to a floor with impaired sprinklers, how frequently must that floor be patrolled?

Accepted Answer

Every 15 minutes

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Every 30 minutes

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Every 60 minutes

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Once per shift

Question 5

A fireguard notices a propped-open fire door in a stairwell during patrol. The correct action is to:

Accepted Answer

Close the door and document the incident in the log

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Leave it open since workers may need access

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Place a warning cone next to it and continue patrol

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Wait to see if someone closes it before the next patrol

Question 6

What information is NOT required when logging a fire watch patrol entry?

Accepted Answer

The names of all building tenants present

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Time of patrol

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Areas inspected

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Name of the fireguard on duty

Question 7

During a night patrol, a fireguard smells smoke but cannot see any visible fire or flame. The first action should be:

Accepted Answer

Investigate the source by tracing the odor and check for heat with the back of the hand

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Immediately evacuate the entire building

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Call the building manager and wait for instructions

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Open all windows to ventilate the area