F Logbook and Detailed Record Keeping 2

Question 1

How often must an F-03 fire guard make entries in the fire guard logbook?

Accepted Answer

At regular intervals throughout the event as required

Answer

Once per shift

Answer

At least every 15 minutes during patrols

Answer

Only when an incident occurs

Question 2

What information must appear on the first page or entry of a fire guard logbook for an event?

Accepted Answer

Date, venue name, event details, fire guard name, and C of F number

Answer

The fire guard's home address

Answer

Only the event ticket price

Answer

The fire guard's hourly wage

Question 3

If an FDNY inspector arrives and requests to see the fire guard logbook, what should the fire guard do?

Accepted Answer

Immediately present the logbook for inspection

Answer

Refuse and contact an attorney

Answer

Hide the logbook and claim it's at the office

Answer

Ask the inspector to come back another day

Question 4

A fire guard discovers a minor violation during patrol (e.g., a blocked aisle). After correcting it, what should they document?

Accepted Answer

The violation found, location, time, corrective action taken, and resolution

Answer

Nothing, since the issue was resolved

Answer

Only the time of the violation

Answer

A general note saying 'all clear'

Question 5

At the end of an event, what should the fire guard's final logbook entry include?

Accepted Answer

Event end time, final patrol observations, any outstanding issues, and shift end time

Answer

Just the time they left

Answer

A general statement that everything was fine

Answer

Nothing — the logbook closes when the event ends

Question 6

How long must fire guard logbooks be retained?

Accepted Answer

At least 3 years

Answer

They can be discarded after each event

Answer

At least 1 year

Answer

Permanently