F02 Fire Prevention

Question 1

What is the primary responsibility of an F-02 Fire Guard in NYC?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a fire watch during impairment of fire protection systems

Answer

The F-02 Fire Guard is specifically designated to maintain a fire watch when fire protection systems such as sprinklers are impaired or out of service.

Question 2

How often must an F-02 Fire Guard patrol the affected area during a fire watch?

Accepted Answer

Every 15 minutes

Answer

NYC Fire Code requires F-02 Fire Guards to make rounds at least every 15 minutes to inspect the area for fire hazards during a fire watch.

Question 3

What should an F-02 Fire Guard do first upon discovering a fire?

Accepted Answer

Activate the nearest fire alarm pull station and call 911

Answer

The first action upon discovering a fire is to alert the fire department by activating the alarm and calling 911. This ensures professional response is initiated immediately.

Question 4

Which NYC agency issues the F-02 Certificate of Fitness?

Accepted Answer

FDNY

Answer

The Fire Department of New York (FDNY) is the agency responsible for issuing all Certificates of Fitness, including the F-02 for Fire Guards.

Question 5

What type of fire protection system impairment requires an F-02 Fire Guard?

Accepted Answer

Sprinkler system impairment

Answer

The F-02 Certificate of Fitness is specifically for fire guards assigned during sprinkler system impairments, which leave the building without automatic fire suppression.

F02 - NYC Fire Guard F-02 Practice Test

F02 - NYC Fire Guard F-02 Practice Test

F02 Fire Prevention