FREE F60 Fire Watch Procedures Questions and Answers

Question 1

An F-60 Fire Guard is assigned to a multi-story construction site where torch operations are occurring on the 5th floor.
Besides the immediate hot work area, which other location is a critical and mandatory area for this Fire Guard to monitor?

Accepted Answer

The floor directly below the torch operations.

Answer

The roof of the building.

Answer

The main entrance on the first floor.

Answer

The staging area for construction materials.

Question 2

A 'Responsible Person' is designated at a hot work site to ensure safety. According to FDNY regulations, which of the following is a primary duty of the Responsible Person BEFORE issuing a hot work authorization?

Accepted Answer

Inspect the hot work site to ensure it is a fire-safe area.

Answer

Personally operate the fire extinguisher in a drill.

Answer

Notify the local firehouse of the planned work.

Answer

Train the F-60 Fire Guard on torch operation techniques.

Question 3

Which of the following scenarios would automatically prohibit torch operations from beginning, even if an F-60 Fire Guard is present?

Accepted Answer

A portable fire extinguisher has a pressure gauge in the green zone but has not been inspected in 13 months.

Answer

The torch operator is using a brand-new, un-tested torch.

Answer

Combustible materials are located 40 feet away from the hot work.

Answer

The work is scheduled to take place during a light rain shower.

Question 4

An F-60 Fire Guard's duties are critical to site safety. Which of the following tasks is explicitly outside the scope of an F-60 Fire Guard's responsibilities while a fire watch is being conducted?

Accepted Answer

Performing other work assignments, such as running errands or moving materials.

Answer

Stopping the hot work if unsafe conditions develop.

Answer

Communicating with the torch operator about potential hazards.

Answer

Inspecting the area after the hot work is completed.

Question 5

During a post-operation fire watch, an F-60 Fire Guard discovers a small, smoldering fire. After notifying the FDNY, what is the next appropriate action for the Fire Guard to take?

Accepted Answer

Attempt to extinguish the fire with a portable fire extinguisher, if it is limited in size.

Answer

Immediately evacuate the entire building.

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Leave the area to find the torch operator who performed the work.

Answer

Wait for the FDNY to arrive before taking any action.

Question 6

A citywide permit holder is performing torch operations in a commercial building. The Hot Work Program Authorization, signed by the Responsible Person, must be kept available on-site for inspection. For how long after the work is completed must this document be maintained?

Accepted Answer

48 hours

Answer

24 hours

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12 hours

Answer

72 hours

An F-60 Fire Guard is assigned to a multi-story construction site where torch operations are occurring on the 5th floor.Besides the immediate hot work area, which other location is a critical and mandatory area for this Fire Guard to monitor?

An F-60 Fire Guard is assigned to a multi-story construction site where torch operations are occurring on the 5th floor.
Besides the immediate hot work area, which other location is a critical and mandatory area for this Fire Guard to monitor?