F04 Communication and Reporting Procedures Flashcards

Which of the following should be recorded in the fireguard log after each patrol?

Answer: The time of the patrol, conditions found, and the fireguard's signature

The log documents each patrol with time, observed conditions, and the fireguard's identification.

Who may request to review the fireguard log during an inspection?

Answer: An FDNY representative

The fireguard log must be kept on the premises and made available for FDNY inspection.

While on patrol, a fireguard finds an exit door locked and blocked with boxes. How should this be handled?

Answer: Correct it if possible, report it to the owner or supervisor, and record it in the log

Fire hazards such as blocked exits must be corrected or reported promptly and documented in the fireguard log.

If the fireguard's assigned patrol cannot be completed because the fireguard must respond to an emergency, what should be done with the log?

Answer: Record the interruption and the reason in the log

Log entries must be accurate, so any interruption and its cause should be documented truthfully.

Before going off duty, how should a fireguard communicate with the relieving fireguard?

Answer: Brief them on current conditions, impaired systems, and any hazards found

A proper shift handover ensures the next fireguard knows the building's current fire safety status.

When calling 911 to report a fire in a high-rise, which detail helps firefighters most after the address?

Answer: The floor and area where the fire is located

Giving the specific floor and area lets firefighters go directly to the fire location.

Why is it important for a fireguard not to rely on the building's impaired fire alarm system to report a fire?

Answer: The impaired system may not transmit a signal to the FDNY or alert occupants

An impaired system may fail to notify the FDNY or occupants, so the fireguard must report and alert manually.