Fire Guard Patrol Requirements Flashcards
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When conducting patrols on a floor where sprinklers are temporarily out of service, what specific hazards should the fireguard focus on checking?
Answer: Any heat sources, open flames, accumulated debris, blocked exits, and any signs of smoke or unusual heat
During impairment patrols, the fireguard must check all potential ignition sources and fire indicators: heat sources, open flames, debris accumulation, exit blockages, smoke, and unusual heat — throughout the affected area.
An F-01 fireguard is assigned to a 15-story building during a floor-wide sprinkler impairment on floors 8–10. Which floors require patrol?
Answer: Floors 8, 9, and 10 plus the floors immediately above (11) and below (7)
The impaired floors (8–10) must be patrolled, plus the floors immediately adjacent (7 and 11) to detect any fire spread through the floor-ceiling assembly.
What should a fireguard do if, during a patrol, they find an exit door propped open or blocked by construction materials?
Answer: Immediately clear the blockage or ensure the door closes, and document the finding in the logbook
Blocked or propped exits are a life safety violation. The fireguard must immediately clear the obstruction or ensure the door closes, then document the finding in the logbook.
An F-01 fireguard is assigned a large floor plate to patrol. How should they structure their patrol route?
Answer: A fixed systematic route that covers every area of the floor without gaps
A systematic patrol route that covers every area of the floor ensures no sections are missed. The route should be consistent enough to guarantee complete coverage within the required patrol interval.
What is the maximum gap between patrol cycles that is acceptable for an F-01 fireguard when a sprinkler system is fully impaired?
Answer: No more than 15 minutes between patrol cycles
When fire suppression systems are fully impaired, FDNY requires patrol intervals of no more than 15 minutes to ensure timely detection of any fire in the absence of automatic systems.
If a fireguard discovers a locked room that cannot be inspected during patrol, what is the correct action?
Answer: Notify the building manager or responsible person to unlock the room, document the notification, and attempt to inspect before the next patrol cycle
The fireguard must notify the responsible party to gain access, document the notification, and inspect the room before completing the patrol. Uninspected locked rooms are a compliance gap.