Emergency Procedures Flashcards

After a fire incident is resolved, a Fireguard must:

Answer: Complete the incident log and notify the building owner and FDNY of conditions

Post-incident, the Fireguard must finalize the incident log with all details and ensure the building owner and FDNY are informed of any outstanding hazards or system impairments.

A fire starts in a trash compactor room. What type of extinguisher is most appropriate?

Answer: Class A dry chemical or water extinguisher

Trash compactor fires involve ordinary combustibles (Class A materials), making a Class A dry chemical or water extinguisher the appropriate choice.

In a Place of Assembly, who bears primary responsibility for ensuring all patrons are evacuated during an emergency?

Answer: The Fireguard of Record assigned to the event

The Fireguard of Record assigned to a place of assembly is legally responsible for directing and verifying the safe evacuation of all patrons during an emergency.

What is the maximum number of people permitted to remain in a place of assembly after the Fireguard has declared an evacuation?

Answer: Zero — all occupants must evacuate

Once an evacuation is ordered, all occupants must leave the affected area — no exceptions based on headcount percentage.

What should a Fireguard do if they discover that a fire door is being held open with a wedge or other object?

Answer: Remove the obstruction immediately to restore the door's fire-resistance function

Propped-open fire doors defeat compartmentalization and must be immediately closed; the Fireguard should also document and report the violation.

During a bomb threat in a building, what is the Fireguard's role?

Answer: Immediately evacuate the building to the designated assembly area

During a bomb threat, the Fireguard's role is to initiate and assist with building evacuation, moving occupants to safe assembly areas away from the structure.

A Fireguard notices the building's standpipe system pressure gauge reads zero. What action is required?

Answer: Notify FDNY and initiate fire watch procedures immediately

A zero-pressure reading on the standpipe system indicates a potentially impaired fire suppression capability; FDNY must be notified and fire watch initiated.