F04 Emergency Procedures 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When a fire alarm activates in a high-rise building, what is the Fireguard's FIRST action?
- Evacuate all occupants immediately
- Investigate the source of the alarm (Correct answer)
- Call 911 before doing anything else
- Shut down the HVAC system
Correct answer: Investigate the source of the alarm
The Fireguard must first investigate the alarm to confirm whether it is a real fire or a false alarm before initiating full evacuation.
Question 2: During a building fire, which floors are typically evacuated FIRST under the defend-in-place strategy?
- All floors simultaneously
- The fire floor and the floors immediately above and below it (Correct answer)
- Only the top floors
- Only the basement and ground floor
Correct answer: The fire floor and the floors immediately above and below it
The fire floor and the two floors immediately above and below it face the greatest immediate danger and are evacuated first.
Question 3: A Fireguard discovers a fire and determines it cannot be extinguished with a portable extinguisher. What must they do?
- Attempt to contain it by closing all doors
- Activate the alarm and evacuate the area immediately (Correct answer)
- Wait for the sprinkler system to activate
- Call building management before calling 911
Correct answer: Activate the alarm and evacuate the area immediately
If the fire cannot be quickly extinguished, the Fireguard must activate the alarm and clear the area, then call 911.
Question 4: Which of the following is the correct procedure when using a fire door during an emergency?
- Prop it open to allow faster evacuation
- Lock it shut to contain smoke
- Close it after passing through to slow smoke spread (Correct answer)
- Remove it from its hinges to clear the path
Correct answer: Close it after passing through to slow smoke spread
Fire doors must be closed after passing through to compartmentalize smoke and fire, buying time for evacuation.
Question 5: What information must a Fireguard provide when calling 911 to report a fire?
- Only the building name
- The building address, floor, and nature of the emergency (Correct answer)
- Their employee ID and supervisor's name
- A description of the fire extinguisher used
Correct answer: The building address, floor, and nature of the emergency
When reporting a fire, provide the complete address, the specific floor or location, and the nature of the emergency to help FDNY respond effectively.
Question 6: During an evacuation, a Fireguard encounters a person with a mobility impairment who cannot use the stairwell. What is the correct action?
- Leave them and continue evacuating others
- Use the elevator to bring them down
- Escort them to an Area of Rescue Assistance and notify firefighters (Correct answer)
- Carry them down the stairwell immediately
Correct answer: Escort them to an Area of Rescue Assistance and notify firefighters
Persons unable to use stairs should be directed to an Area of Rescue Assistance where they can be protected and located by firefighters.
Question 7: If a Fireguard discovers smoke coming from under a closed door, what should they do BEFORE opening it?
- Open it quickly to assess the fire size
- Feel the door with the back of their hand for heat (Correct answer)
- Break the door down to allow faster entry
- Do nothing and call 911 from another location
Correct answer: Feel the door with the back of their hand for heat
Always feel the door for heat with the back of your hand before opening; a hot door indicates fire on the other side.
F04 Emergency Procedures 2
When a fire alarm activates in a high-rise building, what is the Fireguard's FIRST action?