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

Security officers play a critical role in fire safety: monitoring fire alarm panels, conducting fire safety checks during patrols, responding to alarms, guiding evacuation, and ensuring fire exits are clear.

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

Different fire types require different extinguishing agents. Using the wrong type can be dangerous — water on an electrical fire causes electrocution, water on a grease fire spreads the fire.

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

PASS: Pull the safety pin, Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire (not the flames), Squeeze the handle to discharge, and Sweep from side to side across the base of the fire.

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

Fire safety patrol checks include: fire exits clear and unlocked, fire equipment accessible and serviced, smoke detectors functional, fire doors properly closed, no combustible material accumulation, and emergency lighting working.

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

A fault signal (different from a fire alarm) indicates a system problem. Investigate the zone, report to the fire safety manager, arrange repair, and ensure alternative monitoring is in place until fixed.

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PLRD Fire Safety and Prevention