NYC FDNY Fire Guard F-60 Certification
Study Guide Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
What were the consequences of the construction fire at Dongdu Commercial Building
in Luoyang, China?
Correct Answer
309 people died when molten metal ignited flammable materials.
Question 2
What is the purpose of the Fire Guard Daily Log Book for Hot Work?
Correct Answer
To document compliance checks and report any incidents during hot work
operations.
Question 3
What is hot work?
Correct Answer
Operations like cutting, welding, brazing, soldering, and grinding that generate
sparks.
Question 4
What is the special requirement for the F-60 Certificate of Fitness application?
Correct Answer
None
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,Question 5
What must be done before issuing a hot work authorization?
Correct Answer
Ensure that all applicable codes, procedures, and safety precautions are followed.
Question 6
What should be done if a fire extinguisher has been discharged?
Correct Answer
A fully charged replacement is required before work can resume.
Question 7
What should you do if you do not know the answer to a question during the
examination?
Correct Answer
You should not ask about test questions since FDNY staff cannot assist applicants.
Question 8
What is the importance of portable fire extinguishers?
Correct Answer
They help prevent small fires from growing into catastrophic fires.
Question 9
What is the importance of keeping exit paths clear?
Correct Answer
To ensure safe evacuation in case of an emergency.
Question 10
What should be done with fire extinguishers after use?
Correct Answer
They must be replaced with fully charged units before resuming work.
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,Question 11
What should you do if you notice fire or smoke from a lithium-ion battery?
Correct Answer
Immediately stop using or charging the battery and call 911.
Question 12
What type of fire extinguisher is required for roofing operations using heat-producing
systems?
Correct Answer
A multi-purpose extinguisher with a minimum 3-A 40-B:C rating.
Question 13
What are the two types of fire guards mentioned?
Correct Answer
Fire guard and fire guard for construction sites.
Question 14
What causes Class D fires?
Correct Answer
Ignitable metals such as magnesium, titanium, and metallic sodium.
Question 15
What should be done with the inspection report after hot work is completed?
Correct Answer
It must be submitted to and retained by the person in charge of the torch
operations.
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, Question 16
What should be documented when a fire alarm system is taken offline?
Correct Answer
The date, time, reason for action, and notification details must be logged.
Question 17
What was the estimated damage from the Joliet casino fire?
Correct Answer
$340 million.
Question 18
What should be done if a lithium-ion battery is leaking?
Correct Answer
Stop using it immediately and seek assistance.
Question 19
What is a hot work area?
Correct Answer
The area exposed to sparks, hot slag, or radiant heat from hot work.
Question 20
What must be verified during a pre-hot work check?
Correct Answer
Hot work equipment is in good working order and the area is clear of combustibles.
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Study Guide Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
What were the consequences of the construction fire at Dongdu Commercial Building
in Luoyang, China?
Correct Answer
309 people died when molten metal ignited flammable materials.
Question 2
What is the purpose of the Fire Guard Daily Log Book for Hot Work?
Correct Answer
To document compliance checks and report any incidents during hot work
operations.
Question 3
What is hot work?
Correct Answer
Operations like cutting, welding, brazing, soldering, and grinding that generate
sparks.
Question 4
What is the special requirement for the F-60 Certificate of Fitness application?
Correct Answer
None
Page 1 of 39
,Question 5
What must be done before issuing a hot work authorization?
Correct Answer
Ensure that all applicable codes, procedures, and safety precautions are followed.
Question 6
What should be done if a fire extinguisher has been discharged?
Correct Answer
A fully charged replacement is required before work can resume.
Question 7
What should you do if you do not know the answer to a question during the
examination?
Correct Answer
You should not ask about test questions since FDNY staff cannot assist applicants.
Question 8
What is the importance of portable fire extinguishers?
Correct Answer
They help prevent small fires from growing into catastrophic fires.
Question 9
What is the importance of keeping exit paths clear?
Correct Answer
To ensure safe evacuation in case of an emergency.
Question 10
What should be done with fire extinguishers after use?
Correct Answer
They must be replaced with fully charged units before resuming work.
Page 2 of 39
,Question 11
What should you do if you notice fire or smoke from a lithium-ion battery?
Correct Answer
Immediately stop using or charging the battery and call 911.
Question 12
What type of fire extinguisher is required for roofing operations using heat-producing
systems?
Correct Answer
A multi-purpose extinguisher with a minimum 3-A 40-B:C rating.
Question 13
What are the two types of fire guards mentioned?
Correct Answer
Fire guard and fire guard for construction sites.
Question 14
What causes Class D fires?
Correct Answer
Ignitable metals such as magnesium, titanium, and metallic sodium.
Question 15
What should be done with the inspection report after hot work is completed?
Correct Answer
It must be submitted to and retained by the person in charge of the torch
operations.
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, Question 16
What should be documented when a fire alarm system is taken offline?
Correct Answer
The date, time, reason for action, and notification details must be logged.
Question 17
What was the estimated damage from the Joliet casino fire?
Correct Answer
$340 million.
Question 18
What should be done if a lithium-ion battery is leaking?
Correct Answer
Stop using it immediately and seek assistance.
Question 19
What is a hot work area?
Correct Answer
The area exposed to sparks, hot slag, or radiant heat from hot work.
Question 20
What must be verified during a pre-hot work check?
Correct Answer
Hot work equipment is in good working order and the area is clear of combustibles.
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