F02 FIRE GUARD QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

How many times should F02 guard patrol areas of the building - Answer-Once Every Hour Fire guards are responsible for? - Answer-Fire guards are responsible for the safety of all shelter occupants and employees by eliminating fire hazards and assisting in the evacuation of occupants during drills and in case of an emergency. Fire guards are responsible for making sure that fire safety regulations are being complied with in the shelter. They should be familiar with and knowledgeable of the location and operation of all fire alarm systems in the shelter in which they are employed. Who supervises fire guards? - Answer-by the impairment coordinator, Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems or Fire Safety Director on the premises. What should fire guards keep record of? - Answer-They should keep records of their patrols What did fire guards of homeless shelter acquire before? - Answer-F-44 The use of the word "should" - Answer-refers to policies, procedures and/or best practices recommended by the FDNY, and may not be a codified requirement. The use of the word "shall" - Answer-refers to a requirement of the Fire Code or the FDNY. Fire Guard Responsibilities - Answer-Immediately reporting any fire to the department and notifying emergency preparedness staff designated for the shelter. Assisting with evacuating shelter occupants and other employees during emergency drills and actual emergencies . Fire guards should be trained in the use of portable fire extinguishers and equipped with a portable fire extinguisher, or be aware of the location of a readily accessible portable fire extinguishers in the area of patrol Performing other fire-safety related duties as dictated by their supervisors. Who are F02 generally supervised by? - Answer-F-80 Certificate of Fitness holder for Coordinator