F04 Roles and Responsibilities 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: To whom does a fireguard directly report during their assigned shift?
- The building owner only
- The Fire Safety Director or designated supervisor (Correct answer)
- The FDNY Battalion Chief on duty
- The mayor's office of emergency management
Correct answer: The Fire Safety Director or designated supervisor
The fireguard reports to the Fire Safety Director or the building's designated supervisor throughout their tour of duty.
Question 2: How frequently must a fireguard make entries in the fire guard log during their shift?
- Once at the start and once at the end of the shift only
- Every 30 minutes during patrol
- At least once per hour (Correct answer)
- Only when a hazard is discovered
Correct answer: At least once per hour
Fireguards must document patrol findings in the log at least once per hour throughout their shift.
Question 3: A fireguard discovers an emergency exit blocked by stacked chairs. What is the correct first action?
- Note it in the log at the end of the shift
- Immediately clear the obstruction and notify the supervisor (Correct answer)
- Call 911 right away without moving anything
- Ignore it if the chairs appear movable by occupants
Correct answer: Immediately clear the obstruction and notify the supervisor
The fireguard must immediately remove the obstruction and report it to the supervisor to maintain life-safety compliance.
Question 4: What is the fireguard's primary duty at the very start of each shift?
- Review the previous shift's fire guard log only
- Take attendance of all occupants present
- Conduct a thorough inspection of the entire premises (Correct answer)
- Test the public address system
Correct answer: Conduct a thorough inspection of the entire premises
At shift start, the fireguard must inspect the entire premises to identify existing hazards before occupancy increases.
Question 5: When must a fireguard immediately notify the Fire Safety Director?
- Only after completing the full patrol round
- Only during normal business hours
- Any time a fire, emergency, or serious hazard is discovered (Correct answer)
- Only if the FDNY formally requests notification
Correct answer: Any time a fire, emergency, or serious hazard is discovered
Any fire, emergency, or serious hazard requires immediate notification to the Fire Safety Director without delay.
Question 6: What is the fireguard's specific role when a fire drill is being conducted?
- Evacuate themselves first and wait outside the building
- Assist in guiding occupants to exits and verifying all areas are cleared (Correct answer)
- Stand by the fire alarm panel and perform no other duties
- Call FDNY to report the drill currently in progress
Correct answer: Assist in guiding occupants to exits and verifying all areas are cleared
During drills, fireguards actively guide occupants to exits and sweep assigned areas to confirm full evacuation.
Question 7: Which of the following must a fireguard verify during each patrol round?
- That all interior lights in the building are switched off
- That emergency exits are unlocked, unobstructed, and exit signs are illuminated (Correct answer)
- That all windows and skylights are fully closed
- That no food or beverages are being consumed by occupants
Correct answer: That emergency exits are unlocked, unobstructed, and exit signs are illuminated
Emergency exit accessibility and illuminated exit signage are life-safety items that must be confirmed on every patrol.
F04 Roles and Responsibilities 2
To whom does a fireguard directly report during their assigned shift?