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F80 EXAM 2025 | COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
How often must a Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless
Shelters be present at the shelter? -correct-answer-All times.
How often does the building need to be patrolled by the fire guard? -correct-
answer-Every area of the building shall be patrolled at least once every hour. They
must maintain records of their patrols.
Where should the emergency preparedness plan be? -correct-answer-A copy of
the EPP must be maintained on the premises in an approved location and it shall
be made available at all times to Fire Department representatives immediately
upon request.
How often should staff do refresher training sessions designed to familiarize them
with their duties pursuant to the plan? -correct-answer-1 hour quarterly on each
work shift
What are the three stages of a fire? -correct-answer-1. Incipient stage
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2. Free burning stage
3. Smolering stage
How often should drills be done? -correct-answer-Once a month per shift
What two things must be done BEFORE conducting a fire drill? -correct-answer-1.
Call CS and take the fire alarm system off-line
2. Upon confirmation, a system off-line entry should be made in the log book.
What four things need to be documented on the off-line entry during drills? -
correct-answer-1. Time system was taken off-line
2. Reason the system was taken off-line
3. Central Station name and telephone number
4. Time the system was restored
Who participates in drills? -correct-answer-All building occupants, including
shelter residents and employees.
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Who is authorized to report a fire or explosion to the fire department? -correct-
answer-Any owner, occupant or other person who becomes aware of a fire or
explosion or any other emergency should immediately report the emergency to
the fire department.
The Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters must always
be knowledgeable about the location on the premises of the following four things:
-correct-answer-1. Emergency Preparedness Plan for the shelter
2. Floor plans
3. Firemen's Service Elevator Keys for the elevator car doors must be kept at the
fire commant station for immediate use by the department.
4. List of building occupants who require assistance during an evacuation.
What are some ways an alarm might alert occupants? -correct-answer-Loud
sirens, bells, speakers, horns, and flashing lights (strobes).
Who is responsible for ensuring the inspection, testing, and maintenance for
alarms are scheduled? -correct-answer-Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm
Systems
Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) -correct-answer-Monitors inputs and controls
output through various types of circuits.
F80 EXAM 2025 | COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
How often must a Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless
Shelters be present at the shelter? -correct-answer-All times.
How often does the building need to be patrolled by the fire guard? -correct-
answer-Every area of the building shall be patrolled at least once every hour. They
must maintain records of their patrols.
Where should the emergency preparedness plan be? -correct-answer-A copy of
the EPP must be maintained on the premises in an approved location and it shall
be made available at all times to Fire Department representatives immediately
upon request.
How often should staff do refresher training sessions designed to familiarize them
with their duties pursuant to the plan? -correct-answer-1 hour quarterly on each
work shift
What are the three stages of a fire? -correct-answer-1. Incipient stage
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2. Free burning stage
3. Smolering stage
How often should drills be done? -correct-answer-Once a month per shift
What two things must be done BEFORE conducting a fire drill? -correct-answer-1.
Call CS and take the fire alarm system off-line
2. Upon confirmation, a system off-line entry should be made in the log book.
What four things need to be documented on the off-line entry during drills? -
correct-answer-1. Time system was taken off-line
2. Reason the system was taken off-line
3. Central Station name and telephone number
4. Time the system was restored
Who participates in drills? -correct-answer-All building occupants, including
shelter residents and employees.
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Who is authorized to report a fire or explosion to the fire department? -correct-
answer-Any owner, occupant or other person who becomes aware of a fire or
explosion or any other emergency should immediately report the emergency to
the fire department.
The Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters must always
be knowledgeable about the location on the premises of the following four things:
-correct-answer-1. Emergency Preparedness Plan for the shelter
2. Floor plans
3. Firemen's Service Elevator Keys for the elevator car doors must be kept at the
fire commant station for immediate use by the department.
4. List of building occupants who require assistance during an evacuation.
What are some ways an alarm might alert occupants? -correct-answer-Loud
sirens, bells, speakers, horns, and flashing lights (strobes).
Who is responsible for ensuring the inspection, testing, and maintenance for
alarms are scheduled? -correct-answer-Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm
Systems
Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) -correct-answer-Monitors inputs and controls
output through various types of circuits.
