Fire Guard Duties & Responsibilities Flashcards
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A fire guard's hot work permit covers operations from 8 AM to 4 PM. Work runs late. What is required?
Answer: A new or extended permit must be obtained before continuing
Hot work permits are time-specific; work beyond the permit window requires a new or amended permit before continuing.
When inspecting a work area before torch operations begin, which condition would require the fire guard to delay the start of work?
Answer: Cardboard boxes stored directly adjacent to the work zone
Combustible materials adjacent to the work zone must be removed or shielded before torch operations can begin safely.
What information must be recorded in the fire watch log by the fire guard?
Answer: Time, location, observations, and any incidents
The fire watch log must document times, work locations, conditions observed, and any fire or hazard incidents.
A fire guard smells smoke behind a wall near a recently completed torch area. What is the correct response?
Answer: Investigate immediately and treat it as a potential fire condition
Smoke smell is a fire indicator; the fire guard must investigate immediately and initiate emergency procedures if fire is confirmed.
Under FDNY rules, who is responsible for ensuring a fire guard is present before torch operations begin?
Answer: The contractor performing the torch work
The contractor performing hot work is responsible for ensuring a certified fire guard is on-site before any torch operation begins.
What type of fire extinguisher is most appropriate for a fire guard to have accessible during torch operations?
Answer: Class ABC dry chemical extinguisher
A Class ABC dry chemical extinguisher is suitable for the ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids, and electrical hazards common in torch operation environments.
A fire guard is asked to sign off on a hot work permit even though the pre-work inspection has not been completed. What should they do?
Answer: Refuse to sign until the inspection is done
The fire guard must complete the pre-work inspection before signing the permit; signing without inspection is a violation of fire safety protocols.