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Fire Watch Procedures Flashcards

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  1. Which document must a fire guard have in their possession at all times while on duty?

    Answer: Their valid F-60 Certificate of Fitness

    The FDNY requires the fire guard to carry their valid F-60 Certificate of Fitness on their person and produce it upon request by a fire inspector.

  2. When torch operations require working near a sprinkler head, what precaution must the fire guard ensure is taken?

    Answer: The sprinkler head must be shielded so that heat does not cause inadvertent activation

    Sprinkler heads near torch operations must be temporarily shielded to prevent inadvertent activation from torch heat, while still keeping the system charged and ready.

  3. A fire guard is assigned to a job where torch work will take place inside a wall cavity. What unique hazard must the fire guard specifically monitor?

    Answer: Hidden smoldering fires inside the wall that may not be immediately visible

    Enclosed wall cavities can conceal smoldering fires that build slowly and are not visible until they break through the surface, making extended monitoring critical.

  4. If a permit for torch operations specifies work hours of 8 AM to 5 PM, can the fire guard leave the premises at 5 PM if no fire is observed?

    Answer: No, the fire guard must remain for at least 30 minutes after work ends

    Regardless of permit hours, FDNY rules require the fire watch to continue for a minimum of 30 minutes after all torch operations have completely stopped.

  5. What is the correct action if a fire guard cannot maintain visual contact with torch operations due to an obstacle or layout of the space?

    Answer: Stop all torch operations until proper coverage and line-of-sight can be established

    If the fire guard cannot maintain proper line-of-sight, all torch work must be halted until the coverage issue is resolved, as blind-spot monitoring is insufficient.

  6. During a fire watch, the fire guard smells burning but sees no visible flame. What should the fire guard do?

    Answer: Investigate the source, and if confirmed, activate the alarm and call 911

    Any indication of burning—including smell alone—must be investigated immediately, and if fire is found or suspected, alarms must be activated and 911 called.

  7. Who is responsible for ensuring a fire guard is present before torch operations begin on a job site?

    Answer: Both the torch operator and the permit holder jointly

    Both the permit holder and the torch operator share responsibility for ensuring required fire watch coverage is in place before any torch operation begins.