Emergency Response Procedures Flashcards
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A fire guard is monitoring a torch operation when a neighboring unit's occupant reports smelling smoke. The fire guard has not observed any fire. What should the fire guard do?
Answer: Investigate immediately and activate the alarm if a fire source cannot be ruled out
A smoke complaint must be taken seriously; the fire guard must investigate at once and, if the source cannot be confirmed safe, treat it as an emergency.
Which scenario represents the most dangerous concealed fire risk associated with torch operations?
Answer: Heat conducted through a metal flashing into a wood nailer or blocking inside a wall
Metal flashings and fasteners can conduct heat into concealed wood framing, causing smoldering fires hidden within walls that may not appear for hours.
How should a fire guard document a fire incident that occurred and was extinguished during torch operations?
Answer: A written incident report must be completed and retained, and FDNY must be notified
All fire incidents during torch operations must be documented in writing and FDNY must be notified regardless of the fire's size or outcome.
A fire guard notices that an area torched 45 minutes ago is beginning to emit thin wisps of smoke. The site has been declared clear. What is the CORRECT response?
Answer: Treat it as an active fire: activate alarm, call 911, and begin evacuation
Smoke appearing during the post-torch monitoring period is evidence of active smoldering and must be treated as a fire emergency requiring alarm and 911.
What is the primary reason fire guards must know the location of all fire department connections (FDCs) at the work site?
Answer: To direct FDNY to them quickly so firefighters can augment the sprinkler system during a fire
Knowing FDC locations allows the fire guard to immediately direct arriving FDNY units to augment the building's sprinkler or standpipe system during an emergency.
When is it acceptable for a fire guard to leave the fire watch post during the required monitoring period?
Answer: When a qualified relief with an F60 Certificate of Fitness physically takes over
The only acceptable reason to leave the fire watch post is if a qualified replacement holding an F60 Certificate of Fitness physically assumes the watch.
A fire guard at a torch operation is also acting as a spotter for a separate crew. Under NYC regulations, this arrangement is:
Answer: Not permitted — the fire guard's sole duty during torch operations is fire watch
The Certificate of Fitness holder must be dedicated exclusively to fire watch duties and may not be assigned additional responsibilities during torch operations.