PLRD Fire Safety and Prevention

Question 1

What fire safety responsibilities does a security officer have in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Monitor fire safety systems, conduct fire safety checks during patrols, respond to fire alarms, assist with evacuation, and maintain knowledge of firefighting equipment locations

Answer

No fire safety responsibilities

Answer

Only check fire extinguishers once a year

Answer

Only call SCDF during a fire

Question 2

What are the different classes of fire and the appropriate extinguisher for each?

Accepted Answer

Class A (ordinary combustibles — water), Class B (flammable liquids — foam/CO₂), Class C (electrical — CO₂/dry powder), Class K (cooking oils — wet chemical)

Answer

All fires can be fought with water

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Only one type of extinguisher exists

Answer

Fire classes are not used in Singapore

Question 3

How does a security officer operate a fire extinguisher using the PASS technique?

Accepted Answer

Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, Sweep from side to side

Answer

Point, Aim, Squeeze, Spray

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Push, Activate, Spray, Stop

Answer

Pick up, Aim high, Shake, Spray

Question 4

What should a security officer check for during fire safety patrols?

Accepted Answer

Blocked fire exits, obstructed fire equipment, damaged smoke detectors, propped-open fire doors, combustible materials near heat sources, and non-functional emergency lighting

Answer

Only whether the fire alarm panel is green

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Only the nearest fire extinguisher

Answer

Nothing specific — just walk around

Question 5

What is the security officer's role when the fire alarm panel shows a fault signal?

Accepted Answer

Investigate the fault, identify the affected zone, report to the building management and fire safety manager, and arrange for maintenance to repair the system

Answer

Ignore it until it goes away

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Reset the panel and continue normal duties

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Evacuate the building

Question 6

What is a 'fire safety manager' and how does the security officer interact with them?

Accepted Answer

A registered professional responsible for the building's fire safety management plan; the security officer reports fire safety concerns and coordinates fire drills with them

Answer

The security supervisor

Answer

A SCDF officer stationed at the building

Answer

A role that does not exist in Singapore