F02 Fire Watch Procedures

Question 1

When is a fire watch required in a building in New York City?

Accepted Answer

When a required fire suppression or alarm system is out of service

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When the building owner requests extra security

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When the fire department is conducting an inspection

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When more than 50 occupants are present

Question 2

How often must a fire guard patrol each floor during a fire watch?

Accepted Answer

Once every hour

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Once every two hours

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Once every 30 minutes

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Continuously without stopping

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a fire watch log?

Accepted Answer

To document patrol times, observations, and any hazards found

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To record the names of all building occupants

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To track the building owner's maintenance requests

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To list the fire department units on call

Question 4

When a fire guard discovers a fire during a patrol, what is the FIRST action to take?

Accepted Answer

Activate the nearest fire alarm pull station and call 911

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Attempt to extinguish it immediately before calling anyone

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Evacuate the entire building, then call 911

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Notify the building owner before doing anything else

Question 5

A fire watch must begin how soon after a fire protection system goes out of service?

Accepted Answer

Immediately upon impairment

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Within 4 hours

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Within 2 hours

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Within 24 hours

Question 6

Which agency must be notified when a fire watch is established in New York City?

Accepted Answer

The New York City Fire Department (FDNY)

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The building's insurance carrier

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The Department of Buildings only

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The building management company only

Question 7

What should a fire guard do if they find a fire door propped open during a patrol?

Accepted Answer

Close the door immediately and document it in the fire watch log

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Leave it and note it in the log only

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Report it to the building owner the next morning

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Call 911 to report the open door