F-03 Fire Alarm Systems and Notification Procedures 2

Question 1

During a place of assembly event, the fire alarm system activates. Which action is INCORRECT for the Fire Guard?

Accepted Answer

Attempt to fight the fire before notifying FDNY

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Direct occupants to the nearest exits

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Notify FDNY by calling 911

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Keep exits clear and assist with orderly evacuation

Question 2

What is the minimum required response when a Fire Guard hears a fire alarm and cannot immediately locate the source?

Accepted Answer

Call 911 to report the alarm and continue investigating

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Wait 10 minutes before calling FDNY in case it is a false alarm

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Silence the alarm to investigate without alarming guests

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Lock all exits until the source is found

Question 3

At which location in a place of assembly is a fire alarm control panel typically found?

Accepted Answer

In a central, attended location such as a lobby or security station

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Inside every restroom

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On the roof for easy FDNY access

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Hidden from the public to prevent tampering

Question 4

What action should a Fire Guard take if they discover a fire alarm pull station has been tampered with or vandalized?

Accepted Answer

Report the condition to the building owner and document it in the logbook

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Place an 'out of order' sign on it and continue the shift

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Repair it themselves using available tools

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Ignore it if the rest of the system appears functional

Question 5

A fire alarm system uses audible and visual notification devices. What is the primary purpose of the visual (strobe) notification?

Accepted Answer

To alert individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing

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To identify which floor the alarm originated from

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To signal that the building is all-clear after an alarm

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To indicate the severity level of the fire

Question 6

Under NYC regulations, how soon after a fire alarm activation must the FDNY be notified?

Accepted Answer

Immediately upon activation

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Within 30 minutes if no fire is found

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Only after investigating and confirming a fire

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Within 10 minutes if the alarm persists

Question 7

What information should a Fire Guard provide to FDNY when calling 911 to report a fire alarm?

Accepted Answer

The building address, type of occupancy, and nature of the alarm

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Only the building address

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The names of all guests currently in the building

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The alarm panel model number and maintenance history