FDNY F01
FDNY F01 CITYWIDE FIRE GUARD FOR IMPAIRMENT PRACTICE EXAMINATION
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A
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,FDNY F01
(All subjects included — Fire safety, fire watch duties, impairment
procedures, fire protection systems, FDNY codes, and emergency
actions.)
1. What is the main responsibility of a Fire Guard for Impairment (F-
01)?
a)Repair fire protection systems
b) Conduct fire drills
c) Maintain a fire watch when fire protection systems are
out of service
d) Inspect building structure
Rationale: The F-01 Fire Guard’s primary duty is to perform a
fire watch whenever a fire protection system, such as sprinklers
or alarms, is out of service.
2. A fire protection system is considered “impaired” when:
a)It is being tested
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, b) It is not functioning as intended
c) It is installed but not used
d) It is new
Rationale: “Impaired” means the system cannot perform its
intended function, such as detecting or extinguishing a fire.
3. Who must be notified immediately when a fire protection
system is out of service?
a)Building occupants
b) FDNY Bureau of Fire Prevention
c) Department of Buildings
d) Insurance company
Rationale: FDNY must be notified to ensure safety and issue
necessary fire watch orders during impairment.
4. How long must a fire watch continue after a fire protection
system is restored?
a)15 minutes
b) 30 minutes
c) 1 hour
d) 24 hours
Rationale: A fire watch should continue for at least one hour
after the system is restored to verify proper operation.
5. Which of the following must a Fire Guard always have while on
duty?
a)Firearms
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, b) Portable communication device and flashlight
c) Fire extinguisher only
d) Smoke detector
Rationale: Communication tools and illumination are essential for
effective fire watch duties.
6. The F-01 Certificate of Fitness is valid for how many years?
a)1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 5 years
Rationale: FDNY Certificates of Fitness, including F-01, are
generally valid for three years.
7. What is the minimum age to apply for the F-01 Certificate of
Fitness?
a)16
b) 17
c) 18
d) 21
Rationale: Applicants must be at least 18 years old to hold any
FDNY Certificate of Fitness.
8. Fire Guards must record their patrols in:
a)A computer log only
b) A fire watch logbook
c) Verbal reports
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FDNY F01 CITYWIDE FIRE GUARD FOR IMPAIRMENT PRACTICE EXAMINATION
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A
https://www.stuvia.com/user/MBoffin
,FDNY F01
(All subjects included — Fire safety, fire watch duties, impairment
procedures, fire protection systems, FDNY codes, and emergency
actions.)
1. What is the main responsibility of a Fire Guard for Impairment (F-
01)?
a)Repair fire protection systems
b) Conduct fire drills
c) Maintain a fire watch when fire protection systems are
out of service
d) Inspect building structure
Rationale: The F-01 Fire Guard’s primary duty is to perform a
fire watch whenever a fire protection system, such as sprinklers
or alarms, is out of service.
2. A fire protection system is considered “impaired” when:
a)It is being tested
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, b) It is not functioning as intended
c) It is installed but not used
d) It is new
Rationale: “Impaired” means the system cannot perform its
intended function, such as detecting or extinguishing a fire.
3. Who must be notified immediately when a fire protection
system is out of service?
a)Building occupants
b) FDNY Bureau of Fire Prevention
c) Department of Buildings
d) Insurance company
Rationale: FDNY must be notified to ensure safety and issue
necessary fire watch orders during impairment.
4. How long must a fire watch continue after a fire protection
system is restored?
a)15 minutes
b) 30 minutes
c) 1 hour
d) 24 hours
Rationale: A fire watch should continue for at least one hour
after the system is restored to verify proper operation.
5. Which of the following must a Fire Guard always have while on
duty?
a)Firearms
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, b) Portable communication device and flashlight
c) Fire extinguisher only
d) Smoke detector
Rationale: Communication tools and illumination are essential for
effective fire watch duties.
6. The F-01 Certificate of Fitness is valid for how many years?
a)1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 5 years
Rationale: FDNY Certificates of Fitness, including F-01, are
generally valid for three years.
7. What is the minimum age to apply for the F-01 Certificate of
Fitness?
a)16
b) 17
c) 18
d) 21
Rationale: Applicants must be at least 18 years old to hold any
FDNY Certificate of Fitness.
8. Fire Guards must record their patrols in:
a)A computer log only
b) A fire watch logbook
c) Verbal reports
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