Fire Safety Emergency Response 2

Question 1

What is the proper way to use a fire blanket?

Accepted Answer

Pull the blanket from its container, hold it as a shield, and drape it over the fire to smother it

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Throw it on the fire from a distance

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Wrap it around yourself and run through the fire

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Use it to fan the fire out

Question 2

What are the signs of heat exhaustion that a fire guard should watch for in coworkers during summer fire watch?

Accepted Answer

Heavy sweating, weakness, nausea, dizziness, and pale or flushed skin

Answer

Increased alertness

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Excessive energy

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No visible symptoms

Question 3

What should an F-01 guard do if trapped by fire and unable to evacuate?

Accepted Answer

Close doors between yourself and the fire, signal for help from a window, and call 911 with your location

Answer

Panic and run through the fire

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Hide in a closet

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Try to fight the fire alone

Question 4

What is a fire watch communication plan?

Accepted Answer

A documented system for how the fire guard will alert occupants and communicate with emergency services during an incident

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A schedule for phone calls

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A list of radio frequencies

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A sign language guide

Question 5

What is the importance of knowing the building layout for fire watch?

Accepted Answer

To efficiently patrol, identify hazard locations, know exit routes, and guide evacuees and firefighters

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To find the break room

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To count the number of rooms

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Layout knowledge is not important for fire watch

Question 6

When should a fire guard initiate a building evacuation without waiting for instructions?

Accepted Answer

When there is an imminent threat to life and waiting for authorization would endanger occupants

Answer

Never, always wait for the fire department

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Only during business hours

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Only if the building owner is present