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F04 Communication and Reporting Procedures Flashcards

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  1. While on patrol in a building with an impaired fire alarm system, a fireguard discovers smoke coming from a storage room. What should the fireguard do FIRST?

    Answer: Call 911 to notify the FDNY

    Notifying the FDNY immediately via 911 is the first priority when a fire or smoke condition is discovered.

  2. When reporting a fire to the 911 dispatcher, which information is MOST important to give first?

    Answer: The exact building address and nearest cross street

    The dispatcher needs the exact location, including cross street, to send units to the right place.

  3. During a 911 call reporting a fire, when should the fireguard end the call?

    Answer: Only after the dispatcher indicates the call can end

    The fireguard should stay on the line until the dispatcher has all needed information and ends the call.

  4. Because the building's fire alarm system is out of service, how must a fireguard alert occupants of a fire?

    Answer: By manually notifying occupants using the building's approved method, such as voice or bullhorn

    When the alarm system is impaired, the fireguard must warn occupants directly using a manual means of notification.

  5. When the FDNY arrives at a building where a fire was reported, what is the fireguard's communication role?

    Answer: Meet the firefighters and tell them the location of the fire and system impairment details

    The fireguard should brief arriving firefighters on the fire location, conditions, and which systems are out of service.

  6. Which item must a fireguard have available while on duty to ensure prompt reporting of emergencies?

    Answer: A working telephone or other means to contact the FDNY

    A fireguard must have a reliable means of communication to immediately notify the FDNY of a fire.

  7. A fireguard notices a small fire that appears to be out after using a portable extinguisher. What should the fireguard do regarding reporting?

    Answer: Still notify the FDNY, since all fires must be reported

    Every fire must be reported to the FDNY, even if it appears to be extinguished, because it may rekindle or have spread unseen.

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