F60 Fire Watch Procedures 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

30 minutes

Answer

15 minutes

Answer

60 minutes

Answer

Until the next shift arrives

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Continuously monitoring the work area for signs of fire or smoke

Answer

Assisting the torch operator with work tasks

Answer

Contacting the building owner about progress

Answer

Documenting the amount of work completed

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify building occupants and call 911

Answer

Wait 10 minutes to see if it spreads before calling 911

Answer

Attempt to open the wall and extinguish the fire alone

Answer

Contact the building owner before calling emergency services

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The work floor and the floor directly below

Answer

Only the floor where work is being performed

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The work floor and two floors above and below

Answer

The entire building from top to bottom

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Proceed with the fire watch using another floor's extinguisher as backup

Answer

Document the issue and continue the watch since other fire protection is available

Answer

Wait until the end of the shift to report the deficiency

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Within sight of the torch operations at all times

Answer

On the same floor but not necessarily in the room

Answer

Within 100 feet of the work area

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Within the same building but within earshot

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

On the roof watching the torch operator directly

Answer

On the floor below the roof to watch for fire penetration through the deck

Answer

At the building entrance to control access

Answer

On the roof and on the floor below simultaneously by rotating positions