F-02 Fireguard Fire Watch and Patrol Duties 4

Question 1

In a non-sprinklered building, how long must a fire watch continue after hot work is finished?

Accepted Answer

60 minutes

Answer

In non-sprinklered buildings, FDNY requires a 60-minute fire watch after hot work ends because there is no automatic suppression backup.

Question 2

A fireguard assigned to a construction site sees welding sparks landing on a pile of wood shavings. The immediate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Extinguish the smoldering shavings with the portable extinguisher and alert the welder to stop

Answer

Smoldering materials must be extinguished immediately and the hot work halted to prevent escalation to open fire.

Question 3

Which of the following is a valid reason for a fireguard to temporarily suspend a fire watch?

Accepted Answer

There is no valid reason; fire watch must be continuous

Answer

Fire watch must remain continuous for the entire required period; no operational circumstance justifies suspension.

Question 4

The fire watch log is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A legal document that records all patrol activities and observations

Answer

The fire watch log is a legal record that documents compliance with patrol requirements and may be reviewed by FDNY inspectors.

Question 5

During patrol, a fireguard notices the battery-powered emergency lighting in a stairwell has failed. This should be:

Accepted Answer

Documented and reported to building management immediately

Answer

Failed emergency lighting is a life-safety deficiency that must be documented and reported to management immediately for rapid repair.

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