F89 F89 Occupant Safety and Fire Warden Training Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the minimum number of fire wardens required per floor in a high-rise building according to NYC fire safety requirements?

Accepted Answer

One warden per 7,500 square feet of floor space

Answer

One warden per floor

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One warden per stairwell

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One warden per 20 occupants

Question 2

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a fire warden during an evacuation?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring all occupants on the assigned floor have exited and reporting to the FLSD

Answer

Operating the fire alarm control panel

Answer

Investigating the source of the alarm before evacuating

Answer

Directing fire department personnel to the fire floor

Question 3

How often must fire wardens receive training in NYC high-rise office buildings?

Accepted Answer

Annually

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Once upon appointment only

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Every three years

Answer

Every five years

Question 4

What equipment is a fire warden typically required to have available during an emergency?

Accepted Answer

A flashlight, a floor warden badge or vest, and a list of mobility-impaired occupants

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A fire extinguisher and breathing apparatus

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A fire hose and radio

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A master key and first aid kit

Question 5

When a fire warden discovers that a stairwell is impassable due to smoke, what should they do?

Accepted Answer

Redirect occupants to an alternate stairwell and notify the FLSD immediately

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Lead occupants down the smoky stairwell quickly

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Wait on the floor until the smoke clears

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Use the elevator to evacuate occupants

Question 6

What is the role of a deputy fire warden?

Accepted Answer

To assume the fire warden's duties if the primary warden is absent

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To assist the building owner during emergencies

Answer

To operate the sprinkler system during a fire

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To call 911 on behalf of all floor occupants