F-02 Fireguard Fireguard Roles and Responsibilities 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under FDNY regulations, how often must a fireguard conduct tours in a building under a fire watch?
- Once every four hours
- Once per shift regardless of building size
- At intervals specified by the FDNY or fire safety director, typically once per hour (Correct answer)
- Only at the beginning and end of each shift
Correct answer: At intervals specified by the FDNY or fire safety director, typically once per hour
FDNY regulations typically require fireguards on fire watch to conduct patrols at least once per hour or at intervals specified by the fire safety director.
Question 2: A fireguard discovers that the sprinkler system in a portion of the building is out of service. The fireguard should:
- Continue normal duties since one system being down is acceptable
- Implement fire watch procedures and immediately notify the fire safety director and FDNY (Correct answer)
- Shut off the water supply to prevent a false activation
- Post a notice on the building bulletin board and wait for repair
Correct answer: Implement fire watch procedures and immediately notify the fire safety director and FDNY
When a sprinkler system is out of service, a fire watch must be implemented and both the fire safety director and FDNY must be notified immediately.
Question 3: Which of the following is NOT a typical duty of a fireguard?
- Conducting regular patrols of the building
- Performing maintenance on fire suppression equipment (Correct answer)
- Reporting fire hazards to the fire safety director
- Ensuring exit pathways are clear of obstructions
Correct answer: Performing maintenance on fire suppression equipment
Fireguards are not trained or authorized to perform maintenance on fire suppression equipment; that is performed by licensed contractors.
Question 4: When a fireguard completes a tour without finding any issues, the logbook entry should:
- Be left blank since nothing occurred
- Record the time, route inspected, and note that no hazards were found (Correct answer)
- Only record the start and end time of the shift
- Include speculation about potential future hazards
Correct answer: Record the time, route inspected, and note that no hazards were found
Every tour must be documented in the logbook with the time, areas inspected, and the condition found, even if no hazards are observed.
Question 5: A fireguard observes someone smoking in a non-smoking area near stored flammable materials. The fireguard should:
- Ignore it if there are no visible flames
- Ask the person to stop, remove any ignition sources, and report the violation (Correct answer)
- Call the fire department immediately for a fire alarm
- Issue the person a formal citation from the FDNY
Correct answer: Ask the person to stop, remove any ignition sources, and report the violation
The fireguard should immediately address the hazard by asking the person to stop smoking, eliminate ignition sources, and report the incident.
Question 6: What is the purpose of a fire safety plan as it relates to a fireguard's duties?
- It provides a script for the fireguard to read to occupants
- It outlines procedures the fireguard must follow during emergencies and routine duties (Correct answer)
- It serves as proof of insurance for the building
- It lists all past fires in the building for reference
Correct answer: It outlines procedures the fireguard must follow during emergencies and routine duties
The fire safety plan defines the procedures and responsibilities that the fireguard must follow during both routine patrols and emergency situations.
Question 7: Which of the following best describes the relationship between a fireguard and the fire safety director?
- They have equal authority and share decision-making
- The fireguard reports to and takes direction from the fire safety director (Correct answer)
- The fireguard is independent and only answers to the FDNY
- The fireguard supervises the fire safety director during emergencies
Correct answer: The fireguard reports to and takes direction from the fire safety director
The fireguard operates under the supervision of the fire safety director and must report findings and receive direction from that individual.
F-02 Fireguard Fireguard Roles and Responsibilities 3
Under FDNY regulations, how often must a fireguard conduct tours in a building under a fire watch?