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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

(F60) Certificate of Fitness for Fire Guard for Torch Operations Practice Test

(F60) Certificate of Fitness for Fire Guard for Torch Operations Practice Test

F60 Fire Watch Procedures 2