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March 2019
The Fire Guard must know different types of Fire Extinguishers available at the work site.
The Certificate of Fitness holder must know how to use the extinguishers in a safe and efficient way.
The Certificate of Fitness holder must also know the difference between many types of extinguishers.
Class A – Fires are caused by ordinary combustible materials (such as wood, paper, and cloth).
To extinguish a Class A Fire, Extinguishers should utilize either the heat-absorbing effects of water or the coating effects of certain dry chemicals.
Class B – Fires are caused by flammable or combustible liquids and gases such as oil, gasoline, etc.
To extinguish a Class B Fire, the blanketing-smothering effect of oxygen-excluding media such as CO2, dry chemical or foam is most effective.
Class C – Fires involve electrical equipment. These Fires must be fought with Fire extinguishers that do not conduct electricity. Foam and water type extinguishers must not be used to extinguish electrical Fires. After shutting off the electrical equipment, extinguishers for Class A or B Fires may be used.
Class D – Fires are caused by ignitable metals, such as magnesium, titanium, and metallic sodium, or metals that are combustible under certain conditions, such as calcium, zinc, and aluminum. Water should not be used to extinguish Class D Fires.
A multi-purpose dry chemical Fire extinguisher may be used to extinguish more than 2 classes of Fire.
NYCTBM, INC. A Fireguard Company Please note: This material is information contained in the F-01 (City-Wide Fire Guard for Impairment) study guide
Following below mentioned is the broad group classification as per Structure/Occupancy that the Fire Guard needs to remember
Construction Site – Building undergoing constructions
Group A – Assembly places
Group B – Business places
Group E – Educational structure
Group F – Factory
Group H – High Hazard
Group I – Institutional
Group M – Mercantile
Group S – Storages
Group U – Utility & Miscellaneous
NYCTBM, INC. A Fireguard Company Please note: This material is information contained in the F-01 (City-Wide Fire Guard for Impairment) study guide
The Fire Guard for impairment is recommended to be familiar with the types of Fire Safety Evacuation Plans for the buildings where they provide Fire Watch.
They should also be familiar with the associated staff available to implement the Fire Plan.
The Fire Guard must be aware of their obligation for notifying the Fire Department in the event of a fire
Further information is available at:
• Emergency Planning and Preparedness: [FC Chapter 4 Section 401.3 and Section 408]
• Fire Protection System: [FC Chapter 9 Section 901 and Section 906]
NYCTBM, INC. A Fireguard Company Please note: This material is information contained in the F-01 (City-Wide Fire Guard for Impairment) study guide
All fire extinguishers must be mounted so that the top of the extinguisher is not more than 5 feet above the floor.
The bottom of the fire extinguisher should be at least 4 inches from the floor.
Fire extinguishers are NOT allowed to be on the floor.
The fire extinguishers must be accessible and unobstructed.
NYCTBM, INC. A Fireguard Company Please note: This material is information contained in the F-01 (City-Wide Fire Guard for Impairment) study guide
Portable fire extinguishers are important in stopping a small fire from becoming a larger fire.
Portable extinguishers are not intended to fight large or spreading fires.
Fire guards are responsible for extinguishing fires when they are small in size.
Fire extinguishers must be used in accordance with the rules printed on the side of the extinguisher. They plainly define how to use the extinguisher in case of an emergency.
The Fire Guard Certificate of Fitness holder should know how to use the portable fire extinguishers. When it comes to using a fire-extinguisher just remember P.A.S.S.
P.A.S.S. stands for Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep.
NYCTBM, INC. A Fireguard Company Please note: This material is information contained in the F-01 (City-Wide Fire Guard for Impairment) study guide
The main reason for a Fire Alarm system is to warn building occupants and to transmit signal to the FDNY. The transmission is done by an approved central station company.
Impaired systems may cause a delay in alerting building occupants and Fire Department. That may lead to a risk of serious property loss, personal injury or death.
A fire alarm system consists of parts arranged to detect and alarm the status of signal-initiating devices.
If there is a threat found, the system will then provide the correct response to the signal.
In general, a fire alarm system is may be automatic, manually activated, or both.
If a fire occurs, the alarm system will warn the tenants within the premises by triggering loud sirens, gongs, bells, speakers, horns and flashing lights.
An S-95 Certificate of Fitness holder is responsible for performing inspections and ensuring maintenance of Fire Alarm System.
NYCTBM, INC. A Fireguard Company Please note: This material is information contained in the F-01 (City-Wide Fire Guard for Impairment) study guide
A standpipe system is a fire protection system that is made to give fast access to water in the event of a fire.
Standpipes are fitted as individual systems and act as a building’s fire hydrants. Standpipe systems can be added to sprinkler systems.
Sprinklers may be automatic or manual as well as connection points for fire hoses.
If the standpipe system is out-of-service, firefighters may not have access to water delivery for manual firefighting.
These systems are mostly installed in buildings which are tall, large, or highly specialized.
Dry standpipe systems have a series of pipes which bring water to various points in a building. The pipes are dry and empty when not in use.
Wet systems are “charged,” they are always filled with water.
NYCTBM, INC. A Fireguard Company Please note: This material is information contained in the F-01 (City-Wide Fire Guard for Impairment) study guide
The sprinkler system has automatic devices made to release water on a fire. These devices are called sprinkler heads.
The sprinkler heads are usually closed by a disk or cap. This cap is held in place by a heat-sensitive releasing part.
A rise in temperature to a preset level causes the sprinkler head to open. Water is then released in the form of a spray.
The term “fused” means that sprinkler heads opened.
The sprinkler heads are built at regular intervals on the piping. If more than one head opens, the area is sprayed by each sprinkler head, and spray pattern may overlap.
A TYPICAL SPRINKLER HEAD
