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

NYC regulations generally require at least one fire warden per 7,500 square feet of floor space to ensure adequate coverage during emergencies.

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

Fire wardens are responsible for ensuring all occupants on their assigned floor evacuate and then reporting floor status to the FLSD.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

NYC Fire Code requires fire wardens to receive annual training to maintain their readiness and knowledge of emergency procedures.

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

Answer

Fire wardens should have a flashlight, identifying vest or badge, and a list of mobility-impaired occupants requiring assistance during evacuation.

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

Answer

If a stairwell is blocked by smoke, the warden must redirect occupants to an alternate exit route and immediately report the condition to the FLSD.

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