F01 Fire Watch Duties and Procedures 2

Question 1

If a fire is discovered by a fire guard during a fire watch, what is the FIRST action to take?

Accepted Answer

Activate the nearest manual fire alarm pull station and call 911

Answer

The first priority when fire is discovered is to immediately activate the alarm and call 911 so FDNY can respond while evacuation begins.

Question 2

Which areas of a building must be included in a fire watch patrol?

Accepted Answer

All areas served by or in close proximity to the impaired fire protection system

Answer

The patrol must cover all areas within the zone served by the impaired system since those areas lack automatic protection.

Question 3

What does the term 'impairment' mean in the context of fire watch procedures?

Accepted Answer

A condition in which a fire protection system is out of service or operating at reduced capacity

Answer

An impairment is when a fire protection system — such as a sprinkler or alarm system — is fully or partially out of service and unable to perform its intended function.

Question 4

Who has the authority to assign a fire guard to conduct a fire watch?

Accepted Answer

The building owner, property manager, or impairment coordinator

Answer

The building owner, property manager, or designated impairment coordinator is responsible for assigning a qualified fire guard to perform the fire watch.

Question 5

How should a fire guard document the route taken during a fire watch patrol?

Accepted Answer

By recording the specific floors, areas, and rooms inspected in the logbook after each patrol

Answer

Written logbook entries specifying floors and areas covered create the verifiable record required by NYC Fire Code for each patrol.

(F01) NYC Fireguard F01 Certification Practice Test

(F01) NYC Fireguard F01 Certification Practice Test

F01 Fire Watch Duties and Procedures 2