Emergency Procedures Flashcards

When FDNY firefighters arrive at a building fire, the Fireguard should FIRST:

Answer: Report to the incident commander with all relevant information

Upon FDNY arrival, the Fireguard must immediately report to the incident commander and provide details about the fire location, building layout, and any occupants at risk.

A sprinkler head activates in a kitchen area. The Fireguard's first step should be to:

Answer: Verify whether an actual fire exists and notify the fire department

A sprinkler activation should be treated as a real fire event; verify the cause and notify the fire department before taking any other action.

During an emergency, the Fireguard Log (also called the Fire Guard Log) must record:

Answer: All actions taken, times, and communications during the incident

The Fireguard Log must capture a chronological record of all actions, times, and communications to support post-incident review and legal compliance.

What does the term 'defend in place' mean in a high-rise fire emergency?

Answer: Some occupants remain safely in their units rather than evacuating

In defend-in-place protocols, occupants in non-affected areas remain in their fire-rated units rather than clogging stairwells with unnecessary evacuation.

Which color typically designates a standpipe hose connection that Fireguards must keep accessible at all times?

Answer: Red

Standpipe connections and fire department connections are typically marked in red and must remain unobstructed for firefighting operations.

A Fireguard finds that a fire exit is blocked by stored merchandise. The correct action is to:

Answer: Clear the obstruction immediately and note it in the log

Obstructed exits are a life safety violation; the Fireguard must remove the obstruction immediately and document the violation in the log.

During a building fire drill, who is responsible for verifying that all occupants have evacuated their assigned floors?

Answer: The Fireguard assigned to that floor or zone

The Fireguard assigned to each floor or zone is responsible for sweeping the area and confirming full evacuation during drills and real emergencies.