Fire Guard Patrol Requirements Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of fire guard patrols in a building with impaired fire suppression systems?
Answer: To detect fires early and alert occupants and FDNY since the automatic system cannot
When automatic fire suppression or detection systems are impaired, the fire guard patrol acts as a human detection layer to catch fires early and activate manual alarm and evacuation procedures.
How often must an F-01 fireguard conduct patrols of the hot work area and affected floors during torch operations?
Answer: Continuously, with no gaps of more than a few minutes
During active torch operations, the fireguard must maintain continuous patrol of the work area, always being within visual or close proximity to the hot work to detect ignitions immediately.
During a patrol, an F-01 fireguard notices a burning smell but sees no visible smoke or flame. What action is required?
Answer: Immediately investigate the source and, if fire is found or suspected, activate the alarm and call 911
A burning smell is a potential indicator of a smoldering fire. The fireguard must immediately investigate the source. If a fire is found or strongly suspected in a concealed space, the alarm must be activated and 911 called.
What areas must be included in the F-01 fireguard's patrol during torch operations on an upper floor?
Answer: The hot work floor, the floor above, and the floor below
Heat and fire can travel through floor/ceiling assemblies. FDNY requires the fireguard to monitor the hot work floor, the floor directly above, and the floor directly below to catch any fire spread through structural elements.
What must a fireguard do before leaving a torch operations area for any reason (e.g., restroom break)?
Answer: Ensure the torch operator has shut down the torch and the area is safe, or arrange for a qualified replacement
A fireguard must never leave the hot work area unattended. Before leaving, the torch must be shut down and the area confirmed safe, or a qualified replacement fireguard must be in place.
At the end of a patrol, how should the F-01 fireguard document the completed patrol?
Answer: Record the patrol time, areas covered, and any observations in the fire watch logbook
Each completed patrol must be logged in the fire watch logbook with the time, areas patrolled, and any observations or findings — even if the patrol found nothing abnormal.