F-02 Fireguard Fire Watch and Patrol Duties 3

Question 1

Under FDNY rules, how long must a fire watch be maintained after hot work is completed in a sprinklered building?

Accepted Answer

30 minutes

Answer

A minimum 30-minute fire watch is required after hot work ends in a sprinklered building to detect delayed ignition.

Question 2

A worker asks the fireguard to leave their patrol post to help move equipment. The fireguard should:

Accepted Answer

Refuse and continue the assigned fire watch duties

Answer

A fireguard must never abandon a fire watch post; their sole responsibility is fire watch, not general labor.

Question 3

Which condition requires the fireguard to immediately call the FDNY (911)?

Accepted Answer

A fire that cannot be controlled with a portable extinguisher

Answer

Any fire that exceeds the capacity of a portable extinguisher requires immediate notification of the FDNY.

Question 4

A fireguard's patrol log shows a gap of 45 minutes with no entries. This is a problem because:

Accepted Answer

FDNY regulations require entries at intervals no greater than 15–30 minutes depending on conditions

Answer

Gaps in the patrol log indicate the required inspection intervals were not maintained, which violates fire watch requirements.

Question 5

Hot work is being performed near combustible insulation material. The fireguard's primary duty during the work is to:

Accepted Answer

Watch for sparks and smoldering material in the work area

Answer

During hot work, the fireguard's primary duty is to actively watch for sparks, embers, or smoldering materials that could ignite nearby combustibles.

(F-02) Fireguard Practice Test