F-02 Fireguard Fireguard Roles and Responsibilities 2

Question 1

When a fireguard discovers a fire, what is the correct order of actions?

Accepted Answer

Call 911, then activate the building alarm, then notify the fire safety director

Answer

Activate the building alarm, call 911, then notify the fire safety director

Answer

Notify the fire safety director first, then call 911, then activate the alarm

Answer

Attempt to extinguish the fire first, then call 911 if unsuccessful

Question 2

A fireguard is responsible for maintaining which of the following documents during each tour of duty?

Accepted Answer

A logbook recording inspection findings and times

Answer

A fire incident report form

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A certificate of fitness renewal application

Answer

A floor plan updated with current occupancy

Question 3

Which area of a building is a fireguard MOST likely responsible for inspecting during a tour?

Accepted Answer

All exits, stairwells, and common areas

Answer

Only the lobby and main entrance

Answer

Only areas above the fifth floor

Answer

Mechanical rooms exclusively

Question 4

What action should a fireguard take if a fire exit is found blocked during a tour?

Accepted Answer

Immediately clear the obstruction and notify the fire safety director

Answer

Leave it and note it in the logbook for later action

Answer

Post a sign warning occupants and continue the tour

Answer

Lock the exit to prevent unauthorized access

Question 5

During a patrol, a fireguard notices a propped-open fire door. The fireguard should:

Accepted Answer

Close the door and record the finding in the logbook

Answer

Leave it open since ventilation may be needed

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Weld the door shut to prevent future propping

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Notify only the building super, not the fire safety director

Question 6

Who issues the Certificate of Fitness that a fireguard must possess?

Accepted Answer

The New York City Fire Department (FDNY)

Answer

The building owner

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The State Fire Marshal

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Question 7

A fireguard's primary responsibility when occupants are evacuating a building is to:

Accepted Answer

Direct occupants to the nearest safe exit and ensure orderly evacuation

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Lock stairwell doors behind evacuees to contain fire

Answer

Escort VIP occupants first regardless of location

Answer

Wait at the command post until all occupants have self-evacuated