F80 Exam 2025 FIRE GUARD TEST QUESTIONS & VERIFIED
ANSWERS || NYC FIRE DEPARTMENT CERTIFICATION ||
GRADED A+
Description: This updated F80 Fire Guard Exam file includes the
latest verified questions and correct answers for the 2025
version. Covers emergency procedures, building safety, fire
prevention, and FDNY regulations. Expert-reviewed and graded
A+ for guaranteed success.
Keywords: F80 fire guard exam FDNY certification fire safety
procedures emergency evacuation building fire prevention New
York fire code fire guard practice test F80 study guide fire alarm
systems public assembly safety
Section 1: General Duties & Responsibilities
1. What is the primary duty of an F-80 Fire Guard?
A) To fight fires
B) To perform maintenance on fire alarms
C) To maintain conditions of safety and take appropriate action in case of fire
D) To direct building construction
2. A Fire Guard must be familiar with the location and operation of all:
A) Electrical panels
B) Fire alarm systems and fire extinguishers
C) Water mains
D) Tenant records
3. When a fire is discovered, the Fire Guard's first action should be to:
A) Attempt to extinguish the fire
B) Activate the building fire alarm system
, C) Call the building manager
D) Begin evacuating occupants
4. The Fire Guard is responsible for keeping all means of exit:
A) Well-lit and unobstructed
B) Locked for security
C) Decorated for holidays
D) Air-conditioned
5. Who issues the Certificate of Fitness for a Fire Guard?
A) The Building Owner
B) The New York City Fire Department (FDNY)
C) The Department of Buildings (DOB)
D) The NYPD
6. A Fire Guard must always carry their Certificate of Fitness when on duty.
A) True
B) False
7. The main purpose of performing fire guard tours is to:
A) Get exercise
B) Look for maintenance issues
C) Detect fires and fire hazards and ensure life safety conditions are maintained
D) Socialize with building occupants
8. If a Fire Guard fails to perform their duties, they may face:
A) A pay raise
B) Revocation of their Certificate of Fitness and/or legal penalties
C) A promotion
D) No consequences
9. A Fire Guard's authority on the premises during their duty shift is:
A) Less than the building owner's
B) Limited to the boiler room
C) Supreme in all fire safety matters
D) Only valid during an actual fire
10. Fire Guards are required to keep a log of their activities and observations.
A) True
B) False
, Section 2: Fire Alarm Systems & Sprinklers
11. A Fire Guard must know the location of the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) and how
to:
A) Repair it
B) Reset it after an alarm
C) Change its programming
D) Ignore its signals
12. What does a "trouble signal" on a fire alarm panel typically indicate?
A) A fire emergency
B) A fault in the system's wiring or components
C) A need to evacuate immediately
D) A sprinkler flow condition
13. A water flow alarm in a sprinkler system is activated when:
A) The water pressure drops
B) A sprinkler head opens due to heat, allowing water to flow
C) The fire pump is turned on
D) The system is tested
14. If a fire alarm sounds, the Fire Guard must immediately:
A) Silence the alarm and wait
B) Investigate the cause or location of the alarm as per the fire safety plan
C) Assume it's a false alarm
D) Leave the building
15. The main valve controlling water to the automatic sprinkler system is called the:
A) Gauge valve
B) Post indicator valve (PIV)
C) Drain valve
D) Alarm valve
16. A PIV should always be kept in the ________ position.
A) Closed
B) Open
C) Half-open
D) Removed
ANSWERS || NYC FIRE DEPARTMENT CERTIFICATION ||
GRADED A+
Description: This updated F80 Fire Guard Exam file includes the
latest verified questions and correct answers for the 2025
version. Covers emergency procedures, building safety, fire
prevention, and FDNY regulations. Expert-reviewed and graded
A+ for guaranteed success.
Keywords: F80 fire guard exam FDNY certification fire safety
procedures emergency evacuation building fire prevention New
York fire code fire guard practice test F80 study guide fire alarm
systems public assembly safety
Section 1: General Duties & Responsibilities
1. What is the primary duty of an F-80 Fire Guard?
A) To fight fires
B) To perform maintenance on fire alarms
C) To maintain conditions of safety and take appropriate action in case of fire
D) To direct building construction
2. A Fire Guard must be familiar with the location and operation of all:
A) Electrical panels
B) Fire alarm systems and fire extinguishers
C) Water mains
D) Tenant records
3. When a fire is discovered, the Fire Guard's first action should be to:
A) Attempt to extinguish the fire
B) Activate the building fire alarm system
, C) Call the building manager
D) Begin evacuating occupants
4. The Fire Guard is responsible for keeping all means of exit:
A) Well-lit and unobstructed
B) Locked for security
C) Decorated for holidays
D) Air-conditioned
5. Who issues the Certificate of Fitness for a Fire Guard?
A) The Building Owner
B) The New York City Fire Department (FDNY)
C) The Department of Buildings (DOB)
D) The NYPD
6. A Fire Guard must always carry their Certificate of Fitness when on duty.
A) True
B) False
7. The main purpose of performing fire guard tours is to:
A) Get exercise
B) Look for maintenance issues
C) Detect fires and fire hazards and ensure life safety conditions are maintained
D) Socialize with building occupants
8. If a Fire Guard fails to perform their duties, they may face:
A) A pay raise
B) Revocation of their Certificate of Fitness and/or legal penalties
C) A promotion
D) No consequences
9. A Fire Guard's authority on the premises during their duty shift is:
A) Less than the building owner's
B) Limited to the boiler room
C) Supreme in all fire safety matters
D) Only valid during an actual fire
10. Fire Guards are required to keep a log of their activities and observations.
A) True
B) False
, Section 2: Fire Alarm Systems & Sprinklers
11. A Fire Guard must know the location of the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) and how
to:
A) Repair it
B) Reset it after an alarm
C) Change its programming
D) Ignore its signals
12. What does a "trouble signal" on a fire alarm panel typically indicate?
A) A fire emergency
B) A fault in the system's wiring or components
C) A need to evacuate immediately
D) A sprinkler flow condition
13. A water flow alarm in a sprinkler system is activated when:
A) The water pressure drops
B) A sprinkler head opens due to heat, allowing water to flow
C) The fire pump is turned on
D) The system is tested
14. If a fire alarm sounds, the Fire Guard must immediately:
A) Silence the alarm and wait
B) Investigate the cause or location of the alarm as per the fire safety plan
C) Assume it's a false alarm
D) Leave the building
15. The main valve controlling water to the automatic sprinkler system is called the:
A) Gauge valve
B) Post indicator valve (PIV)
C) Drain valve
D) Alarm valve
16. A PIV should always be kept in the ________ position.
A) Closed
B) Open
C) Half-open
D) Removed
