Fire Guard Duties & Responsibilities Flashcards
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An F-60 Fire Guard performing a post-operation inspection notices a small, smoldering fire in a pile of debris 30 minutes after torch operations have ceased. What is the Fire Guard's IMMEDIATE responsibility?
Answer: Immediately extinguish the smoldering fire using a portable fire extinguisher.
The primary duty of a Fire Guard is to prevent and extinguish fires. Upon discovering any fire, no matter how small, the immediate action is to extinguish it, if it is safe to do so. Reporting and documentation follow after the immediate hazard is controlled.
According to FDNY regulations for torch operations, which of the following is a key duty of the F-60 Fire Guard BEFORE any hot work begins?
Answer: Inspecting the hot work area to ensure it is clear of combustibles within a 35-foot radius.
A critical pre-hot work duty for a Fire Guard is to inspect the entire area. This includes verifying that all combustible materials are removed from a 35-foot radius around the work area or are properly shielded with fire-resistant covers.
A Fire Guard for torch operations is required to maintain a fire watch for a specific duration AFTER the work has been completed. What is this minimum required duration?
Answer: 30 minutes
FDNY regulations mandate that the fire watch must continue for at least 30 minutes after the completion of torch operations to detect and extinguish any smoldering fires that may have been started by sparks or slag.
During a rooftop torch-applied roofing operation, the F-60 Fire Guard's ONLY responsibility is to:
Answer: Perform the fire watch and have no other duties.
The role of the Fire Guard during hot work is dedicated solely to fire prevention and safety. They must not be assigned any other duties that could distract them from continuously monitoring the hot work area for fire hazards.
Which of the following must be readily available to the F-60 Fire Guard at all times during torch operations?
Answer: At least one portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 2-A:20-B:C rating.
FDNY regulations require that at least one portable fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2-A:20-B:C be readily accessible to the Fire Guard within 30 feet of the hot work area.
An F-60 Fire Guard is responsible for maintaining a fire watch at several locations. Which of the following is NOT a location where an F-60 Fire Guard is specifically required by the FDNY?
Answer: Inside a restaurant kitchen during normal cooking operations.
The F-60 Certificate of Fitness is specifically for fire watch during torch operations. While kitchens have fire risks, the F-60 is not required for routine cooking. It is mandated for construction sites, torch-applied roofing, and any building where a citywide permit holder is performing torch operations.