F04 Roles and Responsibilities 3

Question 1

A fireguard detects the smell of smoke in a stairwell. What should be the FIRST action taken?

Accepted Answer

Activate the nearest fire alarm pull station and call 911

Answer

Upon detecting smoke, the fireguard must immediately activate the alarm and call 911 to initiate the full emergency response.

Question 2

When FDNY arrives at an emergency scene where a fireguard is operating, what happens to the fireguard's authority?

Accepted Answer

FDNY incident command supersedes the fireguard's authority

Answer

Upon FDNY arrival, incident command transfers to FDNY and the fireguard must follow their instructions and provide building information.

Question 3

What is the fireguard's responsibility regarding portable fire extinguishers during patrol?

Accepted Answer

Visually confirm they are present, accessible, charged, and properly tagged

Answer

Fireguards perform visual inspections to ensure extinguishers are in their designated location, fully charged, accessible, and inspection-tagged.

Question 4

A building's sprinkler system is partially shut down for scheduled maintenance. What must the fireguard do?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a continuous fire watch in the affected area and notify the Fire Safety Director

Answer

An impaired suppression system requires a continuous fire watch in the affected zone until the system is fully restored.

Question 5

During a building evacuation, what is the fireguard's primary responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Guide occupants through designated exit routes to safety

Answer

The fireguard's primary duty during evacuation is guiding occupants safely to exit routes while ensuring all assigned areas are cleared.

(F04) F04 Fireguard License Practice Test