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Fire Watch Procedures Flashcards

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  1. How long must a fire watch be maintained after torch operations have ceased in an area with combustible materials?

    Answer: 30 minutes

    FDNY regulations require a fire watch to continue for at least 30 minutes after torch operations end to monitor for smoldering fires in combustible materials.

  2. During a fire watch, what is the fire guard's PRIMARY responsibility?

    Answer: Continuously monitoring the work area for signs of fire or smoke

    The fire guard's primary duty is continuous visual monitoring of the work area and surrounding areas for any sign of fire, smoke, or smoldering materials.

  3. If a fire guard notices smoke coming from a wall cavity after torch operations, what is the FIRST action to take?

    Answer: Immediately notify building occupants and call 911

    Upon discovering any sign of fire, the fire guard must immediately activate alarms, notify occupants, and call 911 without delay.

  4. Which area must a fire guard patrol during torch operations on a multi-story building?

    Answer: The work floor and the floor directly below

    Fire guards must monitor the work floor and the floor immediately below it, since sparks and heat can travel through floors and ignite materials below.

  5. What should a fire guard do if the assigned portable fire extinguisher is found to be discharged or damaged at the start of a shift?

    Answer: Notify the supervisor and ensure a fully charged replacement is obtained before work begins

    A fire guard must not allow torch operations to begin without a fully charged, operable extinguisher immediately available at the work site.

  6. Under FDNY rules, a fire guard conducting a fire watch must be within what proximity of the torch work?

    Answer: Within sight of the torch operations at all times

    The fire guard must maintain a direct line of sight to the torch operations to immediately detect any fire start.

  7. A fire guard is posted during rooftop torch operations. Where should the fire guard be stationed?

    Answer: On the roof watching the torch operator directly

    For rooftop torch operations, the fire guard must be stationed on the roof in direct view of the work to immediately respond to any ignition.