F02 Fire Guard for Shelters Citywide Certification Exam

1) Some heat detectors activate when a preset temperature is reached.

Which heat detector requires replacement after activation?

2) During patrols, fire guards must ensure exit routes are usable.

What condition must exits, hallways, and stairways meet?

3) During a bomb threat or suspicious package situation, the fire guard should:

4) If the fire alarm system has a problem, the fire guard should notify:

5) Fire guards should instruct occupants not to use:

6) Carbon monoxide detectors protect occupants from toxic gases.

If a carbon monoxide alarm cannot be reset, what should be assumed?

7) Sprinkler systems help control fires automatically.

When a sprinkler activates it will:

8) Fire guards must inspect fire extinguishers to ensure they are:

9) Emergency lighting helps occupants:

10) Fire guards must know where fire extinguishers are located.

Portable fire extinguishers must be placed where they are:

11) Fire guards must patrol shelters regularly to detect fire hazards and maintain safety.

How often must every area of the shelter be patrolled?

12) Fire guards must report emergencies immediately.

What number should be called to report a fire emergency?

13) If someone is injured in a shelter, what should the fire guard do first?

14) Fire-rated doors must not be:

15) Fire guards must understand automatic detection devices.

Smoke detectors detect:

16) Heat detectors sense abnormal temperature conditions.

What type of heat detector activates when temperature rises rapidly?

17) Fire guards must monitor unsafe behaviors.

Smoking inside shelters should be:

18) A sprinkler water flow detector signals:

19) Fire guards must inspect stairways and exits.

Exit signs and emergency lighting should be:

20) Exit doors must allow occupants to evacuate safely.

While a shelter is occupied, exit doors must:

21) Some pull stations require two actions before activation.

A pull station requiring two steps to activate is called:

22) Fire alarm systems warn occupants of fire.

Alarm systems alert occupants using:

23) Smoke detectors must be maintained properly.

Who should clean and maintain smoke detectors?

24) Fire guards must communicate clearly during evacuations.

Why is clear communication important?

25) Smoking inside shelters is dangerous because:

26) Improper storage can create hazards.

Items stored in hallways may:

27) Fire guards must inspect fire doors during patrol.

Fire doors should normally remain:

28) Which floors are most threatened during a fire?

29) Extinguishers weighing more than 40 pounds have different height limits.

The top of these extinguishers must not exceed:

30) During a medical emergency, the fire guard should provide information such as:

31) Another common fire hazard in shelters is:

32) Standpipe systems allow firefighters to access water in tall buildings.

Standpipe systems supply water to:

33) A fire watch is required when fire protection systems are impaired.

What is the purpose of a fire watch?

34) Manual fire alarm pull stations help notify occupants of emergencies.

Where are pull stations usually located?

35) Manual pull stations may require different activation steps.

A pull station requiring one action to activate is called:

36) Emergency preparedness plans may also be known as:

37) Fire guards must remain alert to suspicious behavior.

If suspicious behavior is observed, the fire guard should:

38) Portable fire extinguishers must be installed at proper heights.

The top of extinguishers weighing 40 lbs. or less must not exceed:

39) Duct smoke detectors monitor HVAC systems.

When activated they will:

40) Improper use of portable heaters can:

41) Fire guards must maintain written patrol records.

How long must fire watch patrol records be kept?

42) Chemical spills or releases in shelters should be reported by:

43) Garbage and debris can create fire hazards.

Trash in shelters should be:

44) Typical fire causes in shelters include:

45) Sprinkler heads must function properly during a fire.

What must never be done to sprinkler heads?

46) Emergency preparedness plans help protect building occupants.

These plans provide procedures for:

47) Fire guards play an important role in shelters because they help:

48) During evacuation, occupants should be directed to:

49) Fire guards must help maintain compliance with fire safety regulations.

What is one responsibility of a fire guard during an emergency?

50) Fire guards should inspect sleeping areas during patrol.

Why should sleeping areas be inspected?